AFRICA/MALAWI - The Pope appoints Bishop of Mangochi
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on 3 April appointed Rev. Fr. Alessandro Pagani, S.M.M., Bishop of Mangochi (Malawi). Until now Rev Pagani was Legion of Mary spiritual assistant and vice ...
3 April 2007
ASIA/INDIA - The Pope accepts resignation of Nashik
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, on 31 March 2007 accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the diocese of Nashik (India), presented by Bishop Thomas Bhalerao, S.I., in con ...
OCEANIA/ SOLOMON ISLANDS - Earthquake and tsunami trigger solidarity race
Honiara (Agenzia Fides) - An 8 degree Richter scale earthquake followed by a 10 mt high tsunami struck Solomon Islands on Sunday 1 April leaving at least 10 dead, dozens of injured and whole villages washed away, partic ...