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• 3 November 2022
  ASIA/INDONESIA - Resignation and appointment of bishop of Jayapura Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On October 29, 2022, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Jayapura, Indonesia, presented by Bishop Leo Laba Ladjar, O.F.M. The Holy Father has ...
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  3 November 2022
  ASIA/BAHRAIN - The Pope's journey and the adventure of following Christ in the cradle of Islam by Gianni Valente Manama (Agenzia Fides) – The beginning of Pope Francis' apostolic journey to the Kingdom of Bahrain (3-6 November) also provides a propitious opportunity to recognize the surprising ways with which t ...
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  30 October 2022
  AFRICA/SOMALIA - The Pope prays for the victims of the attack in Mogadishu. Bishop Bertin: unity is necessary to defeat evil Mogadishu (Agenzia Fides) - "These painful days must unite Somalis to recognize who are the friends and the indifferent people in these difficult times. As we mourn, we will show strength and will to overcome our challen ...
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  29 October 2022
  ASIA/MONGOLIA - The essentiality of "whispered" faith Ulan Batoor (Agenzia Fides) - Chamingerel, a 35-year-old Mongolian who currently coordinates the Catholic Pastoral Office of the Apostolic Prefecture of Ulaanbaatar, is an expert in the use of digital technologies and sp ...
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  29 October 2022
  AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - The Church in prayer for the ongoing peace talks Addis Ababa (Agenzia Fides) - After two years of conflict between the Ethiopian government and the separatist militias of the Tigray region, which have claimed the lives of thousands of civilians, representatives of both ...
• 28 October 2022
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Appointment of the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Msgr. Bittschi Mayer Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On September 2, 2022, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Bolivia ad interim, His Exc. Msgr. Adolfo Eduardo José Bittsc ...
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  28 October 2022
  EUROPE/ITALY - The canonization process of the Armenian Cardinal Agagianian, Prefect of Propaganda Fide from 1960 to 1970, has begun Rome (Agenzia Fides) - "The little Armenian will one day have a great mission in the Church". Thus Pope Saint Pius X addressed the twelve-year-old Ghazaros Lazarus Agagianian, meeting him during his 1907 visit to the Col ...
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  28 October 2022
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Mindanao: “Emmaus College” aims to promote spirituality of dialogue Zamboanga (Agenzia Fides) - "The Emmaus Theological College, built in the city of Zamboanga with specialization in interreligious dialogue, welcomes 40 young students who, inspired by the spirituality of life in dialogue ...
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  28 October 2022
  AFRICA/SOMALIA - Impending famine: Church relief organization calls for immediate action Mogadishu (Agenzia Fides) - "What we are seeing is devastating, people are suffering, children are dying. Hunger is claiming more and more victims. The alarm bells have been ringing for months, but the international comm ...
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  28 October 2022
  AFRICA/BENIN - Insecurity and climate change endanger social peace: bishops express concern Cotonou (Agenzia Fides) - "Thefts, robberies, vandalism are the order of the day. We ask for urgent measures to ensure the safety of our citizens", said the Bishops of Benin at the end of their Plenary Assembly held from ...
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  28 October 2022
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Concerns about the increase in violence, the Church always willing to facilitate dialogue Santa Cruz (Agenzia Fides) - "As Pastor of the People of God in Santa Cruz, I express my deep concern at the increase in violence that fuels more violence. It is deplorable to live in a situation of pain and suffering ca ...
• 28 October 2022
  AFRICA/TOGO - Appointment of bishop of Atakpamé, Moïse Touho Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On October 26, 2022, the Holy Father appointed the Reverend Moïse Touho, of the clergy of the diocese of Atakpamé, Togo, until now parish priest of Saint François-Xavier in Badou, as bis ...
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  27 October 2022
  ASIA/HOLY LAND - Commemoration of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh in Rome: "Shining testimony of truth" Rome (Agenzia Fides) - Death "does not put an end to human life", and it can also become a "shining witness in the Risen Christ". This was reiterated by Archimandrite Chihade Abboud, Procurator of the Greek-Melkite Catho ...
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  27 October 2022
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - After the flood disaster: parish priest visits victims and organizes emergency aid Multan (Agenzia Fides) - In Taunsa, on the border between the provinces of Punjab and Balochistan, more than 100 Catholic families (a total of about 5,000 people) are in need and face abandonment and despair after severe ...
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  27 October 2022
  AFRICA/MALAWI - Protests against corruption Lilongwe (Agenzia Fides) - In the main cities of Malawi, including Blantyre and Zomba, demonstrators have taken to the streets to protest against corruption and the rising cost of basic services. The civil society activi ...