Asia
12 November 2011
ASIA/MYANMAR - New democratic openness, but ethnic minorities are excluded: over 110 thousand displaced
Yangon (Agenzia Fides) - There are signs of openness and new hopes for democracy in Myanmar, but despite the progress, "ethnic minorities are inexplicably excluded from the reform process: this exclusion determines high ...
12 November 2011
ASIA/THAILAND - Different religious communities are united in the aid to the flood refugee victims
Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) - A spirit of unity and collaboration among all religious communities in Thailand characterizes the efforts of assistance to flood victims: Heavy rains have caused severe flooding that have caused ...
11 November 2011
ASIA/CHINA - 24 hours of Eucharistic adoration for the elderly and young people who take turns in the Cathedral of Ji Nan for
Ji Nan (Agenzia Fides) - According to reports sent to Fides by Faith of He Bei, the Cathedral of the diocese of Ji Nan, in the Shan Dong province, is promoting with great commitment the Eucharistic adoration. On 28 March ...
11 November 2011
ASIA/AFGHANISTAN - The number of returnees in the country is decreasing
Kabul (Agenzia Fides) - The difficulties to resettle in their homes in Afghanistan have discouraged refugees living in neighboring countries. Over the past 10 months only 60 000 people against 100 000 in the same period ...
11 November 2011
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Objective "reconciliation" between religious minorities and Muslim groups in Sindh
Hyderabad (Agenzia Fides) – Reconciliation between religious minorities is being attempted, especially on behalf of the Hindu community and Muslim groups after the killing of four Hindus (a doctor and three members of ...
11 November 2011
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - A pilgrimage for father Tentorio and against human rights abuses in Mindanao
Davao City (Agenzia Fides) - A great pilgrimage will be held in Mindanao, from November 26 to 29, to remember Father Fausto Tentorio, PIME, the missionary who was killed in Arakan a month ago, and to demand an end to hum ...
11 November 2011
ASIA/INDONESIA - The Bishops call for end to violence in Papua, which affects women and children
Jakarta (Agenzia Fides) - Stop to violence, which affects mostly women and children; it is necessary to immediately start dialogues regarding reconciliation; to pray ceaselessly: this is what the Indonesian Bishops ask, ...
10 November 2011
ASIA/HONG KONG - Sister Mabel Chan new President of the Association of Major Superiors of Hong Kong
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) - Sr. Mabel Chan, General Superior of the Sisters of the Announciation of the Lord (SAL) was elected new President of the Association of Major Superiors of the Women's Institutes of Hong Kong, d ...
10 November 2011
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Religious Minorities are on hunger strike to protest the violence and the "paralysis of the government"
Hyderabad (Agenzia Fides) - The Hindu and Christian religious minorities have organized a hunger strike in Hyderabad to protest against the violence and to demand more protection to the government. The initiative was lau ...
10 November 2011
ASIA/INDIA - In the face of threats on behalf of Hindu extremist groups "evangelization continues"
New Delhi (Agenzia Fides) - "We will have the strength from the Holy Spirit to resist the evil and destructive forces. The mission of the Church goes forward without fear " is what Fr. Babu Joseph Karakombil, SVD says to ...
10 November 2011
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Rapes and violence are not reported by victims for fear of being "labelled"
Karachi (Agenzia Fides) - In Pakistan, many rapes, considered a "brand", are unreported and, therefore, there are no precise data on the phenomenon. However, the Department of State of the United States in the 2010 Repor ...
10 November 2011
ASIA/JAPAN - The Bishops: "Stop to nuclear power, yes to alternative energy sources, a moral obligation for the future"
Sendai (Agenzia Fides) - "We must look ahead and think with a sense of responsibility to future generations: we have an ethical obligation and moral duty to protect the environment and their own lives. For this reason it ...
9 November 2011
ASIA/HONG KONG - The Christifideles Laity and the mission of the lay faithful in the 21st century
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) - " Christifideles laity and the mission of the lay faithful in the 21st Century" is the theme of the Course organized by the Catholic Diocesan Catechetical Centre of the Diocese of Hong Kong t ...
9 November 2011
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Public schools teach intolerance towards religious minorities: a U.S. Report
Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) - The textbooks used in public and private schools in Pakistan teach Pakistani children prejudice and intolerance towards non-Muslim religious minorities: this is what a study reveals, the first ...
9 November 2011
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - With regard to Fr. Tentorio’s case, the Church has "patience and trust"
Kidapawan (Agenzia Fides) - "Our basic attitude is patience. The Special Task Force appointed by the government to shed light on Fr Fausto Tentorio’s murder is doing its job, and we are waiting for the investigation re ...
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