America

• 8 April 2008
  AMERICA/CHILE - Distribution of the “morning after pill” is outlawed in public health centers, after a long court battle: this “reaffirms the Law in recognizing that our justice system protects life.” Santiago de Chile (Agenzia Fides) - Following a long court battle, the Constitutional Tribunal of Chile has declared as public and official the court settlement that will give way to the declaration of unconstitutionalit ...
• 7 April 2008
  EUROPE/SPAIN - After three years, the “Misión Joven” will come to a close May 30, with an Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, thanking God for its apostolic fruit Madrid (Agenzia Fides) - After 3 intense years of the “Misión Joven” (Youth Mission), a closing ceremony will be held in Cerro de los Angeles in Madrid (Spain) on Friday, May 30, with an Act of Consecration to the S ...
• 7 April 2008
  AMERICA/CHILE - Bishops of Patagonia analyze the problem of migration, defense of the native peoples and land reservations, and the anniversary of the peace treaty between Chile and Argentina Valdivia (Agenzia Fides) - The Patagonian Bishops of Argentina and Chile met in Valdivia (Chile) April 1-4 for a time of reflection and exchange of experiences on various topics that present a challenge in their pastoral ...
• 7 April 2008
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Message from the Bishops: “Not all is lost. God has been and will continue to be the Lord of our history and we should seek to once again give Him the importance that He deserves.” Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) - At the close of their 85th Plenary Assembly, which took place March 31 - April 4, the Mexican Bishops published a Message with the primary objective of transmitting hope to the People of God ...
• 4 April 2008
  AMERICA/CUBA - International Encounter on the life and work of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, American missionary and defender of the indigenous peoples Havana (Agenzia Fides) - In commemoration of the 280th anniversary of the founding of the University of Havana by the Dominican Order, an International Encounter will be held on the meaning of the life and work of Fray B ...
• 4 April 2008
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Sunday, April 6, Interreligious Walk for peace and human values: “all the members of this community, no matter their religious beliefs, share in the desire for peace.” Monterrey (Agenzia Fides) - Cardinal Jose Francisco Robles Ortega, Archbishop of Monterrey (Mexico) has written a letter asking all Catholics to participate in the Walk for Peace and Human Values, an interreligious activ ...
• 4 April 2008
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Bishops' Conference President opens plenary assembly: “Bolivia must make every effort to become a builder of peace, filled with hope, love and freedom” Cochabamba (Agenzia Fides) - “More than ever today in the present situation of tension in our country, there resounds the promising greeting which the Risen Lord addressed to his Apostles: ‘Peace be with you'. Peace ...
• 3 April 2008
  AMERICA/URUGUAY - Bishops discuss: Pastoral Guidelines for next few years, Continental Mission, National Youth Day and participation at World Youth Day in Sydney Florida (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Uruguay (CEU) is holding its first plenary assembly of 2008, 2 - 9 April at the Jesus Good Shepherd Retreat House in Florida. The plenary opened with a spiri ...
• 3 April 2008
  AMERICA/GUATEMALA - Statement from San Marcos diocese after Bishop and several pastoral workers received death threats San Marcos (Agenzia Fides) - The diocese of San Marcos, which belongs to the Ecclesiastical Province of Los Altos (Guatemala), issued a statement addressed to the civil society of Guatemala and the international communit ...
• 2 April 2008
  AMERICA/GUATEMALA - “Life and the Dignity of the Human Person” Congress April 3-5, organized by the Bishops’ Conference Guatemala City (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishops’ Conference has organized the first “Life and the Dignity of the Human Person” Congress, scheduled to take place April 3-5 in the Major Seminary. The Congress will begi ...
• 2 April 2008
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Among the objectives of general assembly of Bishops: a Church which is alive, faithful, credible; commitment to helping the poor; foster the presence of God in society; intensify pastoral care for the family and for life Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Bishops of Mexico have gathered for their 85th general assembly 31 March to 4 April. The Assembly opened with a Mass at the Basilica of Guadalupe, presided by Bishop Carlos Agui ...
• 1 April 2008
  AMERICA/PERU - The Law on Rapid Divorce Settlement “in no way strengthens or upholds the family; on the contrary, it weakens it and leads to its rupture and separation.” Lima (Agenzia Fides) - Archbishop Miguel Cabrejos Vidarte of Trujillo, President of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference, issued a statement in light of the recent approval of the so-called “Law on Rapid Divorce Settleme ...
• 1 April 2008
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Preparing for the General Assembly of Bishops: study on the document “Pastoral Goals and Guidelines,” commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the week of prayer for Christian unity, 50th anniversary of Caritas Cochabamba (Agenzia Fides) - From April 3 - 8, the Bishops of Bolivia will hold their General Assembly in the city of Cochabamba. There are three main points that will be addressed during these days, according to the Exe ...
• 31 March 2008
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Celebration for the 50th anniversary of Caritas in thanksgiving for “the privilege of being His instruments” and in preparation for “the next 50 years” Cochabamba (Agenzia Fides) - This week, Caritas Bolivia will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Participating in the commemorative event on April 5-6 in Cochabamba are Bolivia’s 17 ecclesial jurisdictions, as well as gues ...
• 31 March 2008
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Bishops’ Plenary Assembly begins today, to more deeply understand and assimilate the New Evangelization according to the spirit of Aparecida Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) - The Mexican Bishops (CEM) will be holding their 85th Plenary Assembly from March 31 to April 4 at their headquarters in Cuautitlan (Mexico). The focus for the Assembly is “To deeply unders ...