Asia

• 29 April 2010
  ASIA/INDIA - Priest killed in India; Archbishop comments on a life offered to God and neighbor Vasai (Agenzia Fides) - "We priests have already offered our lives on our ordination day. Our life is not ours; it is God's. Father Peter was welcomed today by the Lord and Our Lady of the Forsaken, to whom he was so dev ...
• 29 April 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - Catholics on the continent living faith intensely during Easter Season Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – During the Easter Season, Chinese Catholics are living out their life of faith through various initiatives, such as pilgrimages, formation meetings, and retreats. According to information rece ...
• 29 April 2010
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Daily violence against Christians, amidst general taboo Rawalpindi (Agenzia Fides) – Daily incidents of violence against Christians and their institutions, rapes and torture amidst a general indifference are what sources in Pakistan, referring to recent incidents suffered b ...
• 28 April 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - Catholic aid continues to reach earthquake zone, where sisters offer medical and psychological attention Xi Ning (Agenzia Fides) – Aid for earthquake victims continues to be collected and distributed through the network of the Chinese and international Catholic community, in response to the appeal made by Pope Benedict XV ...
• 28 April 2010
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - President of Bishops' Conference announces novena prayer for “crucial time” of elections Manila (Agenzia Fides) – "No one will deny we stand at a crucial moment of transition,” which is in urgent need reform and concrete steps to combat the erosion of moral values, corruption, and poverty, says Archbisho ...
• 28 April 2010
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Bishops, ulamas, and military meet for the vote Davao City (Agenzia Fides) – The Church, the Islamic community, and the Philippine security forces will be united and working together to "ensure credible, transparent, and peaceful elections" and "ensuring the common ...
• 27 April 2010
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Regional Bishops' Conference of Taiwan calls for abolition of death penalty Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) – Raising awareness about the dignity and sacredness of human life to maintain social harmony and culture of forgiveness: this is the motivation that prompted the Regional Bishops' Conference of ...
• 27 April 2010
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - Continuous increase in malaria cases makes country an epicenter for the disease Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) - The number of malaria cases recorded in Cambodia has increased significantly. According to the National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control, there was a 41 percent increase i ...
• 27 April 2010
  ASIA/SRI LANKA - The long road towards reconciliation Colombo (Agenzia Fides) – "The recent elections, considered by many as a turning point for the nation, after 30 years of war, have left the country still hopelessly divided on ethnic grounds. There is an urgent need fo ...
• 26 April 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - Day of Prayer for Vocations in China marked by priestly ordinations, renewal of vows, prayer for vocations and for earthquake victims Zheng Zhou (Agenzia Fides) – The priestly ordinations, renewal of vows, prayers for vocations and for the earthquake victims of Yu Shu all formed a part of the celebration of World Day of Prayer for Vocations in Cathol ...
• 26 April 2010
  ASIA/IRAQ - Being a priest in Iraq today, amidst difficulties and hopes Erbil (Agenzia Fides) – “The Role and Identity of the Priest in Iraq Today: this was the theme of a recent meeting organized by the Babel College for Philosophy and Theology, the Chaldean Seminary in Ankawa, Erbil. ...
• 26 April 2010
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Oblates of Mary Immaculate launch discussion and formation forum on Mindanao, in preparation for elections Davao (Agenzia Fides) – Awaken consciences, educate, spread awareness among the people, so they can make an intelligent vote that takes into account the problems and entire future of the island of Mindanao...It is with ...
• 26 April 2010
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - New campaign against child sex tourism in country Phnom Penh (Agenzia Fides) - Billboards at strategic points of the city, 4,000 booklets in English and Khmer on sex tourism, publishing the phone numbers dedicated to the protection of children, training for 50 managers ...
• 24 April 2010
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Welcoming Day for newly baptized opens Diocesan Year for the Laity Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – "The Church is my home" was the theme of the “Welcoming Day” for reception of the newly baptized, organized by the Catholic Laity of the Diocese of Hong Kong, which is preparing for the ...
• 24 April 2010
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - New baptisms and new “Benedict XVI” Pastoral Center mark 130th anniversary of small Catholic community Ta Om (Agenzia Fides) – "Ta Om is the symbol of the Resurrection..amidst the painful experience of the people of this village during the war and persecution. The Lord was present. Now God gives his grace, the joy of ba ...