Vatican

• 16 March 2010
  VATICAN - “Do not be afraid if the Lord calls you to the religious, monastic, missionary life or one of special consecration”: Pope's Message for the 25th World Youth Day Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “On the example of so many disciples of Christ, you also, dear friends, accept with joy the invitation to follow, to live intensely and fruitfully in this world...Do not be afraid, then, ...
• 15 March 2010
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI tells Bishops of Sudan: “the change of heart which is the indispensable condition for a just and lasting peace must even now be implored as a gift of God’s grace.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “I know how much you and the faithful of your country long for peace, and how patiently you are working for its restoration. Anchored in your faith and hope in Christ the Prince of Peace, ...
• 13 March 2010
  VATICAN - Archbishop Tomasi: “nearly 70 percent of the world’s 6.8 billion people live in countries with high restrictions on religion, the brunt of which often falls on religious minorities” Geneva (Agenzia Fides) - “In a number of countries freedom of religion is not yet fully guaranteed. Recent surveys indicate that nearly 70 percent of the world’s 6.8 billion people live in countries with high restric ...
• 12 March 2010
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI recalls Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi as a “partner in the dialogue between Muslims and Catholics” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Grand Imam and Sheikh of Al-Azhar, Dr. Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi “for long years was a valued partner in the dialogue between Muslims and Catholics.” This was how the Holy Father Be ...
• 10 March 2010
  VATICAN - Pope's appeal for Nigeria, “violence does not resolve conflicts, but only increases the tragic consequences,” and for earthquake-hit Turkey Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – At the close of the General Audience today, March 10, the Holy Father Benedict XVI launched an appeal for Nigeria, which has seen great bloodshed in recent days, due to conflict that caus ...
• 8 March 2010
  VATICAN - Holy Land appeal: “I urge everyone to reinforce the solidarity that has been shown so far” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On behalf of the Holy Father, who has entrusted to the Congregation for the Eastern Churches the task of keeping alive interest in that blessed Land, “ I urge everyone to reinforce the ...
• 8 March 2010
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI visits Parish of San Giovanni della Croce: “make yourselves missionaries of Christ for the brothers and sisters where you live, work, study or only pass your free time.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “Dear Christian families, dear young people, who live in this area and who attend this parish, let yourselves be more and more drawn by the desire to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. ...
• 6 March 2010
  VATICAN - Fr. Matteo Ricci and his method of dialogging and preaching the Christian faith in China: Lectio Magistralis at the Urbaniana Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – To mark the fourth centenary since the death of the Jesuit missionary Father Matteo Ricci, the Center for Chinese Studies at the Pontifical Urban University, presents a reflection from on ...
• 6 March 2010
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI tells Ugandan Bishops: “The power of the word of God and the knowledge and love of Jesus cannot but transform people’s lives by changing for the better the way they think and act.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “The recently celebrated Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops was memorable in its call for renewed efforts in the service of a more profound evangelization of your ...
• 5 March 2010
  VATICAN - Delegation from “Sternsinger” of the German HCA visit Propaganda Fide for a farewell to their President, Monsignor Pilz Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – After ten years as President of the Holy Childhood Association in Germany and the Star Singers' campaign ("Sternsinger"), Monsignor Winfried Pilz leaves his office at the end of March. On ...
• 1 March 2010
  VATICAN - Pope's appeal to Iraqi authorities: “make every effort to restore security to the population and, especially to the most vulnerable religious minorities,” appeal for Chilean earthquake victims Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “I heard with deep sadness the tragic news of the recent killings of some Christians in the city of Mosul and I followed with much concern the other episodes of violence, perpetrated in t ...
• 25 February 2010
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI: respect in Iraq for right to freedom of worship, protection of Christians and their churches Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – As the killing of Christians continues to take place in Mossul, Iraq, a letter sent on January 2, 2010 from Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone to Prime Minister Nouri Kamil Moha ...
• 20 February 2010
  VATICAN - Pontifical Yearbook 2010 shows slight increase in number of Catholics, priests, and seminarians, slight decrease in female religious Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Pontifical Yearbook 2010 was presented to the Holy Father Benedict XVI the morning of February 20. A reading of the volume can infer some news about the life of the Catholic Church in ...
• 18 February 2010
  VATICAN - “Migration is an invitation to imagine a different future, which aims at the development of humankind in its totality.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “Migration is a sign of the times, deeply affecting our societies. Its range and size have increased dramatically and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Its interconnection ...
• 17 February 2010
  VATICAN - Vocations Day: “in order to foster vocations to the ministerial priesthood and the consecrated life...we cannot do without the example of those who have already said “yes” to God” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “In order to foster vocations to the ministerial priesthood and the consecrated life, and to be more effective in promoting the discernment of vocations, we cannot do without the example ...