Asia
3 February 2021
ASIA/HOLY LAND - For Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III "Kosovo is the Jerusalem of the Serbs". Meanwhile, Israel recognizes the independence of Kosovo
Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) - On Monday 1 February, with a ceremony held on a digital platform due to the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Israel and Kosovo formally established full diplomatic relations, and ...
3 February 2021
ASIA/MYANMAR - Message from Christian leaders in Asia: No to an escalation of violence, but a return to democracy and freedom
Yangon (Agenzia Fides) - "We urge a swift and peaceful return to the path of democracy, and appeal for the human rights and freedoms, including the freedom of religion or belief; of all Myanmar’s people to be fully res ...
3 February 2021
ASIA/MYANMAR - Catholics appeal: save Covid patients from the boycott of doctors
Yangon (Agenzia Fides) - In Myanmar, among the non-violent initiatives registered to express dissent towards the military coup in recent days, doctors from various regions are consideringof organizing a civil disobedienc ...
2 February 2021
ASIA/KOREA - Resignation and appointment of military ordinary for Korea
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Military Ordinariate for Korea, presented by Bishop Francis Xavier You Soo-il, O.F.M.
The Holy Father has appoint ...
2 February 2021
ASIA/HOLY LAND - "I come from a land of conflict". Margaret Karram, Palestinian from Galilee, elected President of the Focolare Movement
Haifa (Agenzia Fides) - "I was born in Haifa, a city in Galilee, and my land has always been under conflicts", said Margaret Karram, 58, Palestinian, who was elected new President of the Focolare Movement last Sunday.
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2 February 2021
ASIA/INDIA - Solidarity of Catholics with farmers in protest who demand the repeal of the new laws on the sector
New Delhi (Agenzia Fides) - The All India Catholic Union (AICU), a historic organization of the Catholic laity in India, founded in 1920, expresses its full solidarity with the farmers who, have been protesting since las ...
2 February 2021
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Christian nurse accused of blasphemy defended by Islamic religious leaders
Karachi (Agenzia Fides) - "No one should be allowed to take justice into their own hands, nor to abuse the blasphemy laws.
All religious organizations and leaders have condemned the torture inflicted on the Christian n ...
1 February 2021
ASIA/IRAQ - Dozens of illegal expropriations denounced by Christian landowners to the ad hoc Committee wanted by Muqtada al Sadr
Mosul (Agenzia Fides) - There are already dozens of complaints to be studied on the working tables of the special committee set up at the request of Iraqi Shiite leader Muqtada al Sadr to collect and verify news and comp ...
1 February 2021
ASIAMYNAMAR - The Church asks for "Vigilance and prayer"
Yangon (Agenzia Fides) - In this difficult and critical phase for the future of the country "we must live in a spirit of vigilance and prayer", especially by praying for peace. With this appeal, the Auxiliary Bishop of Y ...
1 February 2021
ASIA/MYANMAR - The military takes power: proclamation of a state of emergency in a climate of expectation, Christians demand "justice and peace"
Yangon (Agenzia Fides) - "There is no protest or gathering on the streets of Yangon. Telephone lines are isolated throughout the country and they only work in Yangon and the capital, Naypydaw. We do however see a strong ...
30 January 2021
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - General Assembly of Bishops: "sharing faith and resources, with generosity and co-responsibility"
Manila (Agenzia Fides) - "This year we celebrate the 500th year [1521-2021] of the arrival of the Christian faith. Our commemoration of the event is a tribute to this immense gift to our people and our country. Not only ...
30 January 2021
ASIA/HOLY LAND - New impetus for the peace process: Patriarch Pizzaballa recognizes initiatives "at the grassroots"
Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) - A new impetus in the peace process between Israel and Palestine could come "from the grassroots", from spontaneous initiatives by civil society, more than from political strategies or a realig ...
30 January 2021
ASIA/PAKISTAN - About-face of the police: Christian woman from Karachi denounced for blasphemy
Karachi (Agenzia Fides) - With a sensational about turn, the police registered case no. 74/21 against the Christian woman Tabitha Nazir Gill, according to article 295 C of the Pakistani Penal Code, that is, for "having u ...
29 January 2021
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Christian woman accused of blasphemy released by police after investigation
Karachi (Agenzia Fides) - "Tabitha Nazir Gill, a 30-year-old Christian, known for singing Gospel hymns in Urdu, the national language of Pakistan, was accused of committing blasphemy yesterday, January 28; she was taken ...
28 January 2021
ASIA/LEBANON - Religious representatives appeal to politicians: "The people will not forgive, history will not be forgotten"
Beirut (Agenzia Fides) - "People will not forgive. History will not be forgotten", this is the appeal that yesterday the main representatives of the Lebanese Christian and Muslim communities addressed to the politicians ...
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