News

• 26 March 2009
  AFRICA/SUDAN - President Bashir challenges arrest warrant from International Crime Court; heightened concern for humanitarian crisis in Darfur Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) – Sudan is at the heart of a complex diplomatic maneuver, as humanitarian aid groups from the United Nations launch alerts as to the gravity of the humanitarian situation in Darfur, the western ...
• 26 March 2009
  EUROPE/ITALY - The mixing of races: a possible contribution to the coexistence among peoples and cultures Rome (Agenzia Fides) - “The mixing of races is not a confusion of cultures, nor a mere 'medley' of identities. Nor is it a political strategy in facing the reality of a continual encounter between peoples and cultures. ...
• 25 March 2009
  Special Fides - “Blessed are the pure in heart.” (Mt 5:8) “Blessed are the pure in heart.” (Mt 5:8) Mary’s Virginity and its Significance for our Times Mary’s Virginity and its Significance for our Times Virginity of Faith Virginity of the Mind Virginity of the H ...
• 25 March 2009
  VATICAN - AVE MARIA : Mgr Luciano Alimandi - The 'yes' of Jesus entwined with the 'yes' of Mary Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Well into our Lenten journey, it comes as no surprise to see the whole Church celebrate one of the year's major solemnities: the Annunciation! We are, as it were, led back to the source, fr ...
• 25 March 2009
  AMERICA/ECUADOR - Apostolic Vicar of Zamora appointed Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on March 25, 2009, appointed Father Walter Jehowá Heras Segarra, O.F.M., Provincial Minister and Vice-President of the Ecuadorian Conference of Religious, A ...
• 25 March 2009
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - Bishops of Cameroon regret that the media ignored the essential aspects of the Holy Father's message for Africa on poverty, reconciliation, justice, and peace Yaounde (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops of Cameroon are “profoundly dismayed” for the press' partial presentation of the response given by Pope Benedict XVI to a journalist on the Church's commitment to fighting the ...
• 25 March 2009
  EUROPE/SPAIN - First Week for Life in Spain and Latin America; March for Life in Madrid on March 29 Madrid (Agenzia Fides) – A total of 190 activities and 87 rallies in 50 cities across Spain will be taking place against the abortion reform law, in addition to similar events in Cali (Colombia), Buenos Aires, Bahía ...
• 25 March 2009
  AMERICA/PANAMA - Catholic Church begins formation for observers, to guarantee authenticity of elections Panama City (Agenzia Fides) – The Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Church has begun its process of formation for observers working in the general elections scheduled for May 3. The first day was held in Met ...
• 25 March 2009
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Nationwide celebration of the Day of the Unborn Child: celebrations, demonstrations, sports events, music, and art Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – All of Argentina has united in celebrating the Day of the Unborn Child today, March 25. The various communities, movements, and institutions have already been celebrating events since thi ...
• 25 March 2009
  OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA - Special event for the closing of the Year of St. Paul: E- conference on Saint Paul, to unite all the faithful of Australia Sydney (Agenzia Fides) – If the Apostle Paul would have lived today, he would have used the mass media to evangelize. Launching from this perspective, the Church in Australia has organized a first-time-ever event for t ...
• 25 March 2009
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Hungarian missionary Fr. Stephen Jaschko, SJ dies at 99; a life dedicated to the missions in China and helping poor children Taipei (Agenzia Fides) - “A leaf that has planted its roots of love here” is the literal translation of the the Chinese name “Ye You-Gen” given to Fr. Stephen Jaschko, Hungarian Jesuit missionary who died at the ...
• 25 March 2009
  AFRICA/MADAGASCAR - From Swaziland, former President Ravalomanana launches appeal to citizens to “save the country” Antananarivo (Agenzia Fides) – The political crisis in Madagascar has once again taken another turn. Former President Marc Ravalomanana has launched an appeal to the people of Madagascar, asking that they “save the c ...
• 25 March 2009
  ASIA/INDIA - “People's Manifesto” in Orissa, for upcoming elections Bhubaneswar (Agenzia Fides) – Parliamentary elections are just around the corner: April 16 to May 13 2009 in various Indian states. But for the people of Orissa, these are not just any elections. The bloodshed that too ...
• 24 March 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI in Angola (15) - To the movements for the promotion of women: “ Church and society have been - and continue to be - enormously enriched by the presence and virtues of women.” Luanda (Agenzia Fides) – On the afternoon of Sunday, March 22, the Holy Father Benedict XVI met with Catholic movements for the promotion of women in Saint Anthony Parish in Luanda. “I extend greetings of great affec ...
• 24 March 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI in Angola (16) - The Farewell: “Dear Brothers and Sisters, friends from Africa, dear Angolans, take heart! Never tire of promoting peace, making gestures of forgiveness and working for national reconciliation.” Luanda (Agenzia Fides) – On March 23, at 10am, at the 4 Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda, there was a Farewell Ceremony held as the Holy Father said good-bye to Angola. After thanking the President, the civil, ...