America

• 16 September 2008
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Rights being denied to illegal immigrants Washington (Agenzia Fides) – In the midst of an imposing economic crisis and with the election campaign in full swing, the United States is having to face several internal political emergencies as well. Delicate issues ...
• 16 September 2008
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Rights being denied to illegal immigrants Washington (Agenzia Fides) – In the midst of an imposing economic crisis and with the election campaign in full swing, the United States is having to face several internal political emergencies as well. Delicate issues ...
• 15 September 2008
  AMERICA/DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Consecration of the Nation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on September 24, “to impress a sacred character on this land, showing our total belonging to Christ.” Santo Domingo (Agenzia Fides) – “With the unanimous support of our lay faithful, heads of apostolic groups throughout the country, as well as our priests, deacons, and religious, we the Bishops have accepted the deci ...
• 15 September 2008
  AMERICA/PERU - On the National Day of the Family, Cardinal Cipriani asks that “legislation may respect human nature, of which the family is a part and that for centuries has been and still is fundamental for the human race.” Lima (Agenzia Fides) – This Sunday, September 14, Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Cross, Peru celebrated the National Day of the Family, in consistence with the 1982 law (#23465) passed by the Peruvian Government, w ...
• 12 September 2008
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - “In the name of God, we call for an end to the violence and that we may all join in leading our country on the path of integral construction, based on the values of justice, truth, freedom, and solidarity”: Bishops’ appeal Cochabamba (Agenzia Fides) – “We, the Bishops of Bolivia, as pastors that closely experience the situation of our country, along with our people, raise our voices to make an urgent call in the face of a widespread vi ...
• 12 September 2008
  AMERICA/ECUADOR - Sunday, September 14, there will be a “Procession for Peace, Life, and the Family,” featuring three outdoor Masses taking place simultaneously in three locations in Guayaquil Guayaquil (Agenzia Fides) – This Sunday, September 14, Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, will be a special day of prayer in Ecuador, as they prepare for the upcoming referendum scheduled to take place on September ...
• 11 September 2008
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Jews and Catholics working together in the fight for democracy, religious freedom, and fundamental values like life and the family Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) – In the attendance of six Cardinals of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as leaders from the Latin American Jewish Congress, the Jewish-Catholic Encounter for Dialogue began on Septe ...
• 11 September 2008
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - Thousands participate in the Second National Citizens’ March for Life: “It is not enough to be pro-life, we have to take our beliefs into the streets.” Brasilia (Agenzia Fides) – Thousands of people took part in the Second National Citizens’ March for Life that was held yesterday, September 10, in front of the legislative offices. The March was organized by the Nati ...
• 11 September 2008
  AMERICA/CUBA - Official web page for the Shrine of “Nuestra Señora la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre” launched as preparations begin for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the image Santiago de Cuba (Agenzia Fides) – The Cuban Church has recently launched a web page for the Shrine of “Nuestra Señora la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre” for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the discove ...
• 11 September 2008
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - The Catholic Church continues working on immigration policies Washington (Agenzia Fides) – While Benedict XVI is showing his concern for the death of immigrants in the Mediterranean and has recently launched an appeal to the governments of the European Union, calling for “effec ...
• 10 September 2008
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Bishops invite Catholics to pray for upcoming elections; “Moral Principles for Catholic Voters” Kansas (Agenzia Fides) – As election day approaches in the United States, four Bishops from the State of Kansas have issued a document that offers pastoral guidance for the faithful, entitled “Moral Principles for Ca ...
• 10 September 2008
  AMERICA/EL SALVADOR - Bishops’ Exhortation with the launching of the Great Mission in the country: “The Church in El Salvador, along with the entire continent, has declared itself in a permanent missionary state.” San Salvador (Agenzia Fides) – “The mission that is taking place as a fruit of the Aparecida Conference, should above all be a source of inspiration for Christians in their missionary vocation, strengthening the root ...
• 10 September 2008
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - “Faith without works is dead” is the theme for Bible Month, an opportunity to enter into a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Word of God Sucre (Agenzia Fides) – Bible Month began in several Latin American nations on August 31 and will conclude this September 28. It is a month that every year invites the faithful to enter into a deeper knowledge and appr ...
• 9 September 2008
  AMERICA/ECUADOR - Referendum for the new constitution: amidst tensions, Bishops call for prayer vigils to be held this weekend for respect for life and the defense of the family Quito (Agenzia Fides) – Archbishop Raul Vera Chiriboga of Quito (Ecuador) sent a letter to all the priests of the Diocese asking for prayers for the coming referendum, which will prove immensely significant for the cou ...
• 9 September 2008
  AMERICA/PERU - “Bible Month” to begin September 13: activities include a Bible Expo, a Bible Museum, Bible seminars, youth festival, and an ecumenical celebration Lima (Agenzia Fides) – Beginning September 13, Lima will be hosting various activities open to the public, organized by the Peruvian Bishops’ Committee for Biblical and Indigenous Pastoral Catechesis (CECABI), in hon ...