News

• 2 April 2009
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Prime Minister Badawi resigns, as the people await a springtime of unity and prosperity Kuala Lumpur (Agenzia Fides) – Today's resignation presented by Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi will not be a cause for the country's instability, but it could mean the dawn of a new age in the political and s ...
• 1 April 2009
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - Third public demonstration pro-life: “ abortion is a radical attack on human life a defeat for medicine” San Paolo (Agenzia Fides) – On Saturday 28 March, some 5,000 people gathered in Praça dà So, in front of S. Paulo Cathedral, to take part in the 3rd public Demonstration for Life, organised by the Sao Paulo Pro-Life ...
• 1 April 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI's Message for Vocations Day: “Pray! Pray! The urgent call of the Lord stresses that prayer for vocations should be continuous and trusting.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On the occasion of the yearly World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the priesthood and religious life, which will be celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Easter (this year, May 3), the Holy ...
• 1 April 2009
  VATICAN - Congress at the Pontifical Urban University on the history, legislation, and praxis of the Pontifical Mission Societies Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Yesterday, March 31, the Pontifical Urban University (PUU) hosted the Congress: “The Pontifical Mission Societies: History – Legislation – Praxis,” organized and promoted by the D ...
• 1 April 2009
  ASIA/INDONESIA - Auxiliary Bishop of Amboina resigns Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI on 1 April 2009, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government as Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Amboina (Indonesia) presented by Bishop Josephu ...
• 1 April 2009
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Thousands entering the Catholic Church this Easter, from all across the country Washington (Agenzia Fides) – According to statistics provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, during 2009, nearly 150,000 people will be entering the Catholic Church. This number includes both the ...
• 1 April 2009
  AFRICA/ANGOLA - Church working on the frontline in defense of children accused of “sorcery,” a sad reality which was denounced by Benedict XVI in his recent visit to Africa Luanda (Agenzia Fides) - “For some time now, the Church in Angola has been providing help to children accused of 'sorcery' who are abandoned by their families,” Agenzia Fides was told by local Church sources in Luand ...
• 1 April 2009
  AFRICA/MADAGASCAR - Transitional Authority appointed, but former President claims: “I never resigned. On March 17, I was forced to hand over power, at gunpoint.” Antananarivo (Agenzia Fides) – Andry Rajoelina appointed the members of the High Transitional Authority which he presides, in spite of severe criticism from the international community, which is calling for the return ...
• 1 April 2009
  EUROPE/ITALY - Italian Bishops start a solidarity fund for families without income, as a result of the economic crisis; May 31 nationwide collection Rome (Agenzia Fides) - “Aware of the gravity and magnitude of the financial and economic crisis taking place, the members of the Permanent Committee have officially opened a fund to guarantee aid for large families or ...
• 1 April 2009
  ASIA/HOLY LAND - Interreligious solidarity with the people of Gaza Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) – A delegation comprised of Jewish rabbis, Catholic priests, and Muslim imams, in recent days visited the Gaza Strip, offering the people a message of peace and hope. Their goal was to bring w ...
• 1 April 2009
  VATICAN - AVE MARIA: Mgr Luciano Alimandi - Standing firm in the faith Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “But when the Son of man comes, will he find any faith on earth?' (Lk 18, 8) How often in the Gospel does the Lord Jesus underline the importance of faith! If faith fails, the Lord is un ...
• 31 March 2009
  VATICAN - The Holy Father calls for the liberation of the three Red Cross workers, in the name of God Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy See Press Office has released the following statement: The Holy Father, sharing the concern of the families, and of everyone worried about the safety of the three Red Cross worke ...
• 31 March 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI tells the Parish of the Holy Face of Jesus: “Let yourselves be illuminated by the splendor of Christ's Face, and your young community will continue forward in unity, united in the task of proclaiming and testifying to the Gospel in this neighborhood.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “Dear brothers and sisters, thank you for coming out to meet with me on this beautiful Sunday. Unfortunately it is raining, but the sun is on its way. Perhaps it is symbolic of this time ...
• 31 March 2009
  EUROPE/SPAIN - 6th Youth Missionary Encounter with the theme: “Missionaries like Saint Paul” Madrid (Agenzia Fides) – On April 25-26, 2009, Madrid will be hosting the 6th Youth Missionary Encounter, organized by the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Spain. The event will be attended by youth from all over ...
• 31 March 2009
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - Bishops indignant for the threats that seek to “silence the Church's voice in the constant battle in defense of life” Para (Agenzia Fides) – The National Conference of Bishops of Brazil of the northern regions (CNBB N2) publicly denounced the threats that were made to Sister Marie Henriqueta Cavalcante, coordinator of the Justice and ...