Europe
3 May 2010
VATICAN - “May the process of reconciliation in justice and truth, produce lasting respect for all God-given human rights ”: the Pope addresses the Bishops of Gambia, Sierra Leone and Liberia
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – “ Through your teaching the Lord preserves your people from evil, ignorance and superstition, and transforms them into children of his Kingdom. Strive to build vibrant and expansive com ...
3 May 2010
EUROPE/POLAND - At the Marian Shrine of Jasna Góra a Book with the names of 3,000 Polish priests killed during World War II, under the Communist rule and in mission lands
Czestochowa (Agenzia Fides) – The presentation to the “Black Madonna” venerated at Jasna Góra Marian Shrine, of a Book, "The Priest's Vow" , containing the names of some 3,000 Polish priests killed during the Sec ...
21 April 2010
EUROPE/ITALY - Evangelization in the multi-faceted areopagus of the mass media: 9th General Chapter of the Society of Saint Paul
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – On Sunday, 25 April, the IX General Chapter of the Society of Saint Paul opens in Ariccia (Rome). The Society of Saint Paul is a religious Congregation founded by Blessed James Alberione with the ...
16 April 2010
EUROPE/SPAIN - Catholic doctors call for qualified professionals in developing countries and criticize birth control policy
Madrid (Agenzia Fides) – Catholic obstetricians of the NGO MaterCare International (MCI) have called for greater emphasis on prenatal care and more qualified medical assistance to developing countries, instead of incre ...
15 April 2010
EUROPE/GERMANY - Earthquake in China: Caritas partners prepare first aid and provide immediate assistance
Freiburg (Agenzia Fides) – After the April 14 earthquake that caused hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injured or missing in western China, the network Caritas is providing immediate relief. Jinde Charities, ...
10 April 2010
EUROPE/POLAND - Prayer vigil for beatification of John Paul II, promoted by the Pontifical Mission Societies
Czestochowa (Agenzia Fides) - The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Archdiocese of Czestochowa has organized a prayer vigil and a Marian Appeal for the beatification of Servant of God John Paul II on the occasion of th ...
9 April 2010
EUROPE/ITALY - Italian Missionary Press Federation protests decree abolishing reduced postal rates for non-profit organizations
Milan (Agenzia Fides) - The Italian Missionary Press Federation (also known as FESMI), which brings together some forty Italian newspapers for a total of about 500,000 issues per month, has made a statement expressing it ...
8 April 2010
EUROPE/GERMANY - A crown and a giant star for Monsignor Pilz, Director of the HCA in Germany and “Die Sternsinger” now leaving after 10 years
Aachen (Agenzia Fides) – With the delivery of a crown and a big star, symbols of the traditional solidarity campaign of the "Star Singers" (Die Sternsinger), and with amidst music, the Board of Directors and staff of t ...
7 April 2010
EUROPE/LUXEMBOURG - New President of European Conference of the Holy Childhood Association: children are full-fledged participants in missionary work
Luxembourg (Agenzia Fides) - "Mission: Live it From Baptism!” was the theme of reflection proposed by the European Conference of the Holy Childhood Association (CEME, Conférence Européenne de l'Enfance Mission) which ...
7 April 2010
EUROPE/ITALY - “Volunteers to proclaim the Gospel”: theme for Salesian Missionary Day 2011, focus on Americas
Rome (Agenzia Fides) - Salesian Rector Major Fr. Pascual Chavez Villanueva, in his letter dated Easter Sunday, April 4, explains that Salesian Missionary Day 2011 will have as its title: “Volunteers to proclaim the Gos ...
30 March 2010
EUROPE/ITALY - Remembering the witnesses to the faith in our time
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – At the beginning of Holy Week, the Community of Sant'Egidio promotes a prayer meeting in Rome and in several other countries around the world to remember the faith of the witnesses who gave their ...
25 March 2010
EUROPE/SWITZERLAND - Over 100 Church development organizations unite in an important humanitarian alliance
Geneva (Agenzia Fides) – The ACT Alliance, which unites more than 100 organizations supported by the Church for assistance in worldwide development, was formally launched on March 24 with celebrations in Geneva and aro ...
25 March 2010
EUROPE/SPAIN - Church's firm commitment to helping women not to abort
Madrid (Agenzia Fides) – Reach out, tending the hand that the State denies women in trouble with their pregnancy: this is the goal of the new communication campaign being launched by the Spanish bishops and presented a ...
23 March 2010
EUROPE/ITALY - Cardinal Bagnasco recalls: “those who suffer because their fundamental human rights, above all religious freedom, are trampled” and expresses his closeness to missionaries
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – Among the "painful situations" that have recently affected many people in different parts of the world, like the earthquake in Haiti and Chile, there is also "that of the people who suffer becaus ...
22 March 2010
EUROPE/SPAIN - March 25: International Day for Life
Madrid (Agenzia Fides) – Following a survey conducted worldwide, during the first International Pro-Life Congress, held in Madrid in 2003 which involved over 20,000 groups and associations in over 20 countries across E ...
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