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  6 June 2026
  ASIA/INDIA - In Tamil Nadu, a Catholic Prime Minister; the Bishop of Vellore: “We are available to collaborate for development and social harmony” Vellore (Fides News Agency) - “A major development in Tamil Nadu is having a Catholic Prime Minister. The renowned Indian actor C. Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, was sworn into office ...
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  6 June 2026
  AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - Shock and grief over the killing of the Bishop of Quelimane, Osório Citora Afonso Quelimane (Fides News Agency) -The Catholic Church in Mozambique is mourning the death of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, IMC, Bishop of the Diocese of Quelimane. The news – reported to Fides by local sources – has cau ...
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  6 June 2026
  Condolences from the Dicastery for Evangelization for the death of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso Vatican City (Fides News Agency) - We publish in full the text released today by the Dicastery for Evangelization (Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches) following the news of the death of Mozambic ...
• 5 June 2026
  AMERICA/HAITI - Confirmation of the Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies Vatican City (Fides News Agency) - On May 25, 2026, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization (Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches), confirmed Fr. Junior Pha ...
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  5 June 2026
  AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - St. Theresa Mission Hospital launches Ebola awareness campaign Nzara (Fides News Agency) - St. Theresa Mission Hospital in Nzara has initiated a comprehensive awareness campaign targeting the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio to strengthen precautionary measures against ongoing Ebo ...
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  5 June 2026
  ASIA/MYANMAR - Five bishops forced to leave the cathedral. Bishop of Pekhon: “People, tired and traumatized by the violence, pray with tears in their eyes” Vatican City (Fides News Agency) – Due to the civil war that has ravaged Myanmar since 2021, five bishops from the country's 17 dioceses have been forced to abandon their episcopal sees and cathedrals and have taken up ...
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  5 June 2026
  If the "problem" is no longer atheism. Spain's missionary urgency awaits Leo XIV by Marie-Lucile Kubacki Madrid (Fides News Agency) - From June 6 to 12, 2026, Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain as part of his fourth apostolic journey outside Italy. During this trip, he will visit Madrid and Barcelona, ...
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  4 June 2026
  Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies: Archbishop Nwachukwu invites us to proclaim the Resurrection of Christ to the world, following the example of the martyrs Rome (Fides News Agency) - The worldwide network of the Pontifical Mission Societies is today a vibrant reality, driven by “one simple goal: to bring the message of Jesus Christ to places and situations where ecclesial ...
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  4 June 2026
  ASIA/MYANMAR - Karuna, "a lifesaving hand" for the poor and those displaced by the conflict for 25 years Yangon (Fides News Agency) - Karuna Mission Social Solidarity (KMSS), internationally known as Caritas Myanmar, celebrated its 25th anniversary, reaffirming its mission of charity and closeness to the poor and suffering. ...
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  3 June 2026
  Pontifical Mission Societies Assembly: Archbishop Sangalli affirms that “missionary conversion” is not an abstract concept
  Rome (Fides News Agency) – The “permanent missionary conversion” called for by Pope Leo XIV as an urgent imperative of our time is not a mere declaration of intent or an abst ...
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  3 June 2026
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - "The dissolution of the Electoral Commission is a good thing, but we must ensure that its replacement is truly independent" Abidjan (Fides News Agency) - “A response to the concerns expressed by various actors in national socio-political life.” This is how the bishops of Ivory Coast have described the government’s decision to dissolve t ...
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  3 June 2026
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Special “Year of the Children” in Islamabad: More educational opportunities Islamabad (Fides News Agency) – Within the framework of the special “Year of the Children,” the Catholic community of Islamabad-Rawalpindi is called upon to improve the quality of education and maximize the partici ...
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  3 June 2026
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - Triple Jubilee for Missionaries of the Society of African Missions and the Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles Lagos (Fides News Agency) – At a time that united history, mission, and renewal, leaders of the Society of African Missions (SMA) and the Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles (NDA) gathered at the Domus Fidei Center of ...
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  2 June 2026
  AMERICA/HAITI - Women's Role, Literacy, and Sources of Income: A community assessment in Pourcine Pic-Makaya
  Pourcine Pic-Makaya (Fides News Agency) -“Without significant resources, we managed to have a meaningful day, honoring the Flag, a symbol of unity, and celebrating every Haitian ...
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  2 June 2026
  AFRICA/GHANA - Bishop Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi after xenophobic violence: “No to retaliation against South Africans living in other African countries” Accra (Fides News Agency) – “Ghanaians will continue to live in South Africa and South Africans will also continue to live in Ghana. Ghanaians have businesses there and South Africans also have businesses here. Let u ...