America

• 30 August 2010
  AMERICA/PERU - A special prayer to Saint Rose of Lima on the Internet Lima (Agenzia Fides) – The Archdiocese of Lima has opened a website to help the faithful of the world to celebrate the feast of Saint Rose of Lima. A note sent to Fides says: "On the feast of St. Rose of Lima, the Arch ...
• 28 August 2010
  AMERICA/PERU - Franciscan priest killed along with assistant in downtown Lima Lima (Agenzia Fides) – Sadness and bewilderment has followed the violent death of a Puerto Rican Franciscan priest (OFM) and his young assistant in the Convent of “San Francisco,” located in the heart of the Peruvi ...
• 28 August 2010
  AMERICA/GUATEMALA - Violence, injustice, destruction of nature continues: Bishops' concerns Guatemala City (Agenzia Fides) – "There are situations that concern us, like Hurricane Agatha, which has caused great damage in our country and the sad news that the aid did not reach those who suffered most. So, too, ...
• 27 August 2010
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Massacre of 72: yet another sign of social chaos, loss of respect for fundamental values, and absence of comprehensive immigration policy Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) – The Archdiocese of Mexico has condemned the brutal massacre that occurred at an estate near San Fernando, in the State of Tamaulipas, of 72 people from different countries, most likely emi ...
• 26 August 2010
  AMERICA/PERU - Catholics in Peruvian Andes recall Mother Teresa Arequipa (Agenzia Fides) – In a sign of thanksgiving to God for the gift of the life of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the city of Arequipa has joined in the celebrations taking place all over the world on the occa ...
• 25 August 2010
  AMERICA/PERU - “Operation Contact” with over 500 missionaries working in the Diocese of Callao Callao (Agenzia Fides) – "Operation Contact" has begun in the area of La Perla, in the Diocese of Callao, in Peru. In Callao, "Operation Contact" is a celebration of the Catholic community of "Communion and Evangeliz ...
• 25 August 2010
  AMERICA/PERU - Lima to host II International Congress on Holy Shroud Lima (Agenzia Fides) – National and international speakers will discuss themes surrounding the Holy Shroud from August 31 to September 2, at the University of Lima. The event is being organized by the Lima Catholic Stu ...
• 24 August 2010
  AMERICA/EL SALVADOR - The Church calls for justice for children suffering from lead poisoning San Salvador (Agenzia Fides) – The Catholic Church in El Salvador, on Sunday, called for an "effective response" to the case of a community in the north-east of the country that has been contaminated because of lead em ...
• 24 August 2010
  AFRICA/CONGO DR - Archdiocese of Bukavu center suffers severe damages; “We will rebuild what the fire has destroyed,” missionary tells Fides Bukavu (Agenzia Fides) – "We will start over from the drawing board and rebuild what the fire destroyed," Fides was told by Sister Delia Guadagnini, regional superior of the Xaverian Missionaries in the Democratic Repu ...
• 24 August 2010
  AMERICA/PERU - Caritas Peru delivers 15 tons of aid to inhabitants suffering cold wave Puno (Agenzia Fides) – The campaign of solidarity “Abriguemos a Mazocruz-Puno” (Let's Keep Mazocruz-Puno Warm) has ended. Mazocruz-Puno is a town in the Southern Andes of Peru. The campaign was organized by Carita ...
• 23 August 2010
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Bishops on child adoption: "What Mexico is experiencing now demands a dignified debate” Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) - "Responsibility and Free Expression, A Right of Every Person" is the title of the note that the Bishops' Conference of Mexico sent Fides, explaining the Catholic Church's position on recent ...
• 13 August 2010
  AMERICA/CUBA - “La Virgen de la Caridad” reaches out to the poorest of the poor, Message from Bishops of Cuba Havana (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI has decided to grant a special plenary indulgence to those who participate in Cuba's pilgrimage of the Virgin of Charity of Cobre, the patroness of the island. The ...
• 12 August 2010
  AMERICA/PERU - Caritas provides aid to 300 needy families suffering cold wave Puno (Agenzia Fides) – More than 300 families in the areas of higher altitude in San Antonio de Esquilache, province of Puno, received donations from Caritas because of the cold that does not abandon the southern Peruv ...
• 12 August 2010
  AMERICA/CHILE - Caritas Santiago celebrates 54th anniversary of foundation Santiago (Agenzia Fides) – In the setting of the Continental Mission and the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Nation, Caritas Santiago is celebrating its 54th anniversary and remembering with gratitude the path that the ...
• 12 August 2010
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - FOCUS Catholic Campus Ministry now present on 50 campuses Denver (Agenzia Fides) – In a recent press statement, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, a fast-growing college campus outreach now with a presence at colleges in 28 states (including District of Columbia) ...