Asia

• 26 March 2009
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Fear for the fate of hostages in South Philippines: faithful working on dialogue efforts and prayer Zamboanga (Agenzia Fides) – The faithful in the Philippines are making every effort to dialogue with the group that kidnapped three Red Cross workers in January. They are also praying and fasting in this time of Lent, ...
• 25 March 2009
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Hungarian missionary Fr. Stephen Jaschko, SJ dies at 99; a life dedicated to the missions in China and helping poor children Taipei (Agenzia Fides) - “A leaf that has planted its roots of love here” is the literal translation of the the Chinese name “Ye You-Gen” given to Fr. Stephen Jaschko, Hungarian Jesuit missionary who died at the ...
• 25 March 2009
  ASIA/INDIA - “People's Manifesto” in Orissa, for upcoming elections Bhubaneswar (Agenzia Fides) – Parliamentary elections are just around the corner: April 16 to May 13 2009 in various Indian states. But for the people of Orissa, these are not just any elections. The bloodshed that too ...
• 24 March 2009
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Cardinal Paul Shan tells his story, an autobiography published whose proceeds will contribute to the Pastoral Center he founded Taipei (Agenzia Fides) – On March 21, just days after celebrating the 54th anniversary of his priestly ordination, Cardinal Paul Shan published his autobiography: “Living Love – The Story of Cardinal Paul Shan,” ...
• 24 March 2009
  ASIA/HOLY LAND - Caritas in Gaza, working on medical aid and post-conflict psychological assistance Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) – The recent conflict in Gaza has painfully marked the local population, especially the children. This is what the Caritas staff in Jerusalem has stated, after having obtained the necessary pe ...
• 23 March 2009
  ASIA/HONG KONG - 2,778 catechumens preparing to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation this Easter begin Scrutinies Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – Beginning March 15, the 3rd Sunday of Lent, 2,778 adult catechumens from the Diocese of Hong Kong, subdivided in various groups, who will receive Baptism, Confirmation, and Communion this Ea ...
• 23 March 2009
  ASIA/TAIWAN - 18 former drug-addicts baptized, a fruit of the 4th Evangelization Course Taipei (Agenzia Fides) – 18 former drug-addicts from the Sindian Drug Abuser Treatment Center were baptized on March 9. They are considered spiritual fruits of the 4th Evangelization Course that was organized by the Ca ...
• 23 March 2009
  ASIA/TURKEY - World Forum acknowledges: “Water is a fundamental human need,” but it is not yet a right: 1.2 billion people do not have sufficient supply of drinking water Istanbul (Agenzia Fides) – Water is a fundamental human right. This was the conclusion of the fifth World Water Forum in Istanbul, which concluded yesterday, March 22. The main focus of the summit in the Turkish capita ...
• 20 March 2009
  ASIA - 40 years of Radio Veritas, the voice of the Gospel in Asia Manila (Agenzia Fides) – For the past 40 years Radio Veritas has been the 'voice of the Gospel' in Asia: it is the only short wave radio on the continent and in the world which offers a unique contribution towards evan ...
• 20 March 2009
  ASIA/INDIA - Young religious evangelise in North East India Guwahati (Agenzia Fides) – It all began with a call from the Archdiocese of Guwahati for 'mission to the people' in tribal villages anxious to hear the good news of Christ. More than 250 young men and women religious ...
• 18 March 2009
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Novena in Saint Joseph's Parish in Lu Chou to prepare for 122th anniversary Taipei (Agenzia Fides) – Since March 10, the parish dedicated to Saint Joseph, in Lu Chou, Archdiocese of Taipei, has been praying a novena in preparation for the feast of its patron, Saint Joseph, recalling the 122 ye ...
• 16 March 2009
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Catholic Studies Center at the Chinese University working to promote spiritual formation in 7 Hong Kong schools Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – The Catholic Studies Center at the Chinese University of Hong Kong is offering spiritual formation and assistance to 36 religion teachers from 7 schools in the area, not all of them being Ca ...
• 16 March 2009
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Political crisis resolved, religious fundamentalism continues Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) – The political and social crisis that seemed to be seriously affecting the country in recent days has been resolved for the time being. The President of Pakistan, Ali Zardari, decided to rest ...
• 16 March 2009
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - New Pastoral Centre named after Benedict XVI Phnom Penh (Agenzia Fides) – A new Benedict XVI Pastoral Centre recently opened in Phnom Penh. In the presence of over 130 priests, men and women religious and many lay people, from all over Phnom Penh Vicariate Apost ...
• 13 March 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - Evangelization is the Lenten theme for the small Catholic community of Gui Lin, who have no parish church or priest, but continue growing in the faith Gui Lin (Agenzia Fides) – Some 90 Catholics of the tiny village located at 70 km from the city of Gui Lin, in the Autonomous Region of Guang Xi Zhuangzu, in the southern portion of the continent, was able to celebrate ...