News

• 28 July 2008
  AFRICA/TOGO - The social consequences of drug-trafficking in western Africa, for example: Togo Lomé (Agenzia Fides) – Social concern is growing regarding the rate of drug consumption in Togo, one of the western African nations used as a stopping point in the trafficking of narcotics on their way to Europe. Th ...
• 28 July 2008
  AFRICA/ZIMBABWE - Talks between Zimbabwe’s government and the opposition continue in South Africa. Meanwhile, the country’s economy suffers with inflation at 12.5 million% Harare (Agenzia Fides) – In South Africa, talks between representatives of the government, led by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, and the opposition continue, in an effort to help the country overcome its most seri ...
• 26 July 2008
  Dossier - The Congregation for the Clergy Introduction History of the Congregation The Eucharist, the secret of the priesthood Priests for missionary work New Evangelisation according to Cardinal Ratzinger John Paul II and priests Inter ...
• 25 July 2008
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - Appointment of Rector of “Holy Apostles” Minor and Major Philosophical Interdiocesan Seminaries in Yaounde Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, on April 25, 2008, appointed Fr. Jacques Philippe Tsala Tsala, of the clergy of the Archdioces of Yaounde, ...
• 25 July 2008
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - Appointment of the Rector of “Immmaculate Conception” Theological Interdiocesan Major Seminary in Yaounde Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, on April 25, 2008, appointed Philippe Alain Mbarga, of the Diocese of Mbalmayo, Rector of “Immmaculate C ...
• 25 July 2008
  VATICAN - Holy Father’s Message to the Pontifical Council for Culture conference under way in Tanzania: “May your decisions help the Church in Africa to find new and efficient means in presenting the perennial truth of the Gospel.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The African Members and Consultors of the Pontifical Council for Culture, along with the Prelates of different Episcopal Conferences who have a responsibility for the pastoral approach to ...
• 25 July 2008
  AFRICA/MALI - Progress in peace talks between Mali authorities and Tuareg rebels Bamako (Agenzia Fides) – Representatives from the Mali Government and members of the Tuareg Rebellion will meet in the coming days to continue dialogue on the peace agreements of July 2006. The accords, mediated by Al ...
• 25 July 2008
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - Another attack on the Bakassi Peninsula kills 12 persons Yaounde (Agenzia Fides) – The situation is worsening in the Bakassi Peninsula, where 12 people lost their lives on July 24. An armed group arrived in three motorboats and attacked a Cameroon military battalion. Among t ...
• 25 July 2008
  ASIA/HOLY LAND - The University of Bethlehem, hope for the youth that dream of peace Bethlehem (Agenzia Fides) - In the Holy Land, in the poor and afflicted city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus that is now split in two by a wall of separation, lies a Catholic academic institution for the formation ...
• 25 July 2008
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - The “WYD Effect”: a catalyst in youth ministry and evangelization in Korea Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - The “aftershock” of World Youth Day is still being felt in Korea, where 1,000 Catholic youth have returned from Sydney. “It is an event that will give fresh strength to youth ministry in Kor ...
• 25 July 2008
  AMERICA/MEXICO - The Bishops offer some moral guidelines to shed light on the national debate over oil reform Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) – “Oil, for Mexico’s livelihood,” is the title of a Message published yesterday, July 24, by the Bishops’ Committee for Social Pastoral Care in Mexico, on the reform of the oil indus ...
• 25 July 2008
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Annual Meeting for the CELAM Coordination Committee in preparation for launching the Continental Mission. Celebrations commence for the 40th anniversary of the Medellin Conference Bogota (Agenzia Fides) – After two days of intense workshops, the Annual Meeting for the CELAM Coordination Committee ended on July 23. The event brought together members of the leadership council and Bishops heading u ...
• 25 July 2008
  AMERICA/CUBA - The Church in Havana prepares for the fourth centennial celebration of the discovery of the image of “La Virgen de la Caridad,” Patroness of Cuba Havana (Agenzia Fides) – The Archdiocese of Havana has begun preparations for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the image of “La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre” (The Virgin of Charity of ...
• 25 July 2008
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Watch out, here comes the electronic safety bracelet and all travelers will be considered a potential enemy. The post-September 11th fear mechanisms at work. New York (Agenzia Fides) – The fear of more terrorist attacks keeps the security services in the United States in a state of continuous alert and is a source of inspiration for new solutions, many times based on state- ...
• 25 July 2008
  EUROPE/ITALY - A Traveler’s Guide: practical sanitary advice from the “Bambino Gesu” Children’s Hospital for anyone traveling with small children Rome (Agenzia Fides) – During the summertime, there are a growing number people that decide to take family trips for leisure or work, sometimes traveling with newborn babies. However, doing so increases the risk of the ...