America

• 30 June 2014
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Marijuana and cocaine as early as 12 years of age San Luis Potosí (Agenzia Fides) - According to a national Study on Addictions, the city of San Luis Potosi recorded cases of children who at the age of 12 begin to consume drugs. The highest consumption is marijuana, fo ...
• 30 June 2014
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - Exploitation of children: from the World Cup to the Winter Olympics 2016 Rio de Janeiro (Agenzia Fides) - As has been widely pointed out, in addition to money, job opportunities and economic development, the World Cup currently underway, with about 4 million tourists, increases the risk of se ...
• 30 June 2014
  AMERICA/MEXICO - The complaint of the Bishop of Saltillo: "Stop physical violence against detainees" Saltillo (Agenzia Fides) - Elements of the "Special Weapons and Tactics Group" (GATE) went to the prisons of Coahuila to beat up the detainees: this was denounced by the Bishop of the Diocese of Saltillo, Coahuila (Mexic ...
• 28 June 2014
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA – IDPs are increasing: the Church appeals to the authorities to resolve the crisis Magangué (Agenzia Fides) - It is urgent to find the appropriate solution with regards to the plight of internally displaced persons: is the appeal launched to public institutions by Mgr. Hernán Giraldo Jaramillo, Apost ...
• 28 June 2014
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Solidarity of Churches for the humanitarian emergency of immigrant children Laredo (Agenzia Fides) - "By the end of September, the number of Central American and Mexican undocumented immigrant children who come to Laredo and Brownsville in Texas could reach 90 000": this was said yesterday by th ...
• 27 June 2014
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - The Church with regards to peace talks: Consider the pain of the victims Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - At the conclusion of a meeting of the National Conciliation Commission (CCN), which is led by the Catholic Church, His Exc. Mgr. José Daniel Falla Robles, Auxiliary Bishop of Cali and Secretary ...
• 27 June 2014
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA – Social Week begins, to promote "the culture of meeting" Mar de Plata (Agenzia Fides) - Today, 27th June, the XXXI Argentine Social Week begins in the diocese of Mar de Plata. This important event will see the presence of many authorities nationwide. During the presentation of ...
• 26 June 2014
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - A city in march against consumption and illicit drug trafficking Chubut (Agenzia Fides) - Under the slogan "We all play in this world cup ... wear the sweater of life ... say no to drugs", the inhabitants of Trelew (1,300 km south of Buenos Aires), today will celebrate "World Day agai ...
• 26 June 2014
  AMERICA/CHILE - Wüñol Tripantu, the Mapuche celebration of the rebirth of life Santiago (Agenzia Fides) - On June 27, the religious holiday of the Mapuche community called "Wüñol Tripantu" is celebrated. Across the country celebrations are held from June 24 to 26 that still today involve many Chi ...
• 25 June 2014
  AMERICA/VENEZUELA - National holiday marked by demonstrations Caracas (Agenzia Fides) - Yesterday, June 24, the 193rd anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo was celebrated in Venezuela, which marked its independence from Spain. In addition to the official ceremonies, demonstrations ...
• 25 June 2014
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Bishops concerned about the national economic situation Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - "We have followed with attention and pastoral concern the situation which has occured due to foreign debt and its possible consequences for our country and the lives of our people, especial ...
• 24 June 2014
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - "Mission to relieve" the missionary campaign against human trafficking in persons Brasilia (Agenzia Fides) - "Mission to relieve" is the theme of the Missionary Campaign 2014 which will be held during the month of October in Brazil. As highlighted in the note sent to Fides by the PMS in Brazil, "the t ...
• 24 June 2014
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Over 160 thousand immigrants in Texas, 37 thousand children are alone El Paso (Agenzia Fides) - According to data released by the spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security of Texas, of the Border Police and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, so far this year 2014 at least 160, ...
• 24 June 2014
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Children and young immigrants in the U.S.A: "They are not seeking adventure, they are fleeing from a war" El Paso (Agenzia Fides) - On behalf of the United States Bishops' Conference, the Bishop of El Paso (Texas), His Exc. Mgr. Mark Joseph Seitz, will bring the testimony of the Catholic Church regarding children and young u ...
• 23 June 2014
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - The tragedy of child prostitution behind the glitz of the World Cup San Paolo (Agenzia Fides) - The government has invested heavily in the construction and renovation of stadiums in the 12 cities which host the matches of the World Cup Brazil 2014, while a short distance from these beaut ...