ASIA/IRAQ - Refugees want to return to Mosul
Erbil (Agenzia Fides) - "The people hospitalized in refugee camps in Erbil, in Dibaga and Kirkuk are concerned: many have friends and relatives forced to stay in Mosul, but many are relieved because they think that one c ...
ASIA/INDIA - Christians and Hindus together for the care of creation
Mumbai (Agenzia Fides) - Hinduism and Christianity meet on the value of respect and care for creation: says a seminary organized by the "K.J.Somaiya Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham" Hindu Institute, an organization that aims ...
ASIA/INDIA - Appointment of the Bishop of Jowai
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On 15 October 2016, the Holy Father appointed His Exc. Mgr. Victor Lyngdoh, Bishop of Nongstoin as Bishop of the Diocese of Jowai (India). (SL) (Agenzia Fides 17/10/2016)
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ASIA/INDIA - Appointment of the Apostolic Administrator of Nongstoin
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On 15 October 2016, the Holy Father appointed His Exc. Mgr. Dominic Jala, S.D.B., Archbishop of Shillong as Apostolic Administrator "sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis" of the diocese o ...
ASIA/MYANMAR - The army calls for a ceasefire with ethnic minorities
Naypyitaw (Agenzia Fides) - A strong appeal to ethnic minority groups, who have not yet laid down their arms and should sign the nationwide ceasefire agreement before the political talks: was launched by the Commander-in ...