Asia

• 2 March 2009
  ASIA/INDIA - Bishops tell voters to exercise their right to vote and defend democracy in India New Delhi (Agenzia Fides) – In a delicate and decisive moment for the nation's history, each and every citizen “is called to exercise their right to vote,” confirming their support for a secular democracy that is p ...
• 27 February 2009
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Amidst the present economic crisis, an invitation to “invest” in Christian spirituality and formation, lifelong investments Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) - “In the midst of this economic crisis, we should not forget about spiritual investment.” These were the words of the priests of Hong Kong in their petition to the faithful, calling them on ...
• 25 February 2009
  ASIA/SRI LANKA - Protection and solidarity towards civilians caught up in the conflict Colombo (Agenzia Fides) - “In a true spirit of Christian charity let us give generous expression to our solidarity with our suffering brothers and sisters irrespective of their race, color or creed.” This was the app ...
• 25 February 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - Members of the Catholic Rosary Association of the city of Xin Zhou kick off Lent with a spiritual retreat Xin Zhou (Agenzia Fides) - “In these last four months of the Year of St. Paul, we should renew the evangelizing spirit of Saint Paul by announcing the Word of God in our parish.” These were the words of Fr. Pan Li Zh ...
• 25 February 2009
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Diocese of Hong Kong launches Catholic Church Reconstruction Fund for churches destroyed in Si Chuan earthquake Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – The Diocese of Hong Kong has officially launched the Catholic Church Reconstruction Fund, for churches destroyed in Si Chuan earthquake, in collaboration with religious from the Paris Foreig ...
• 24 February 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - The community of the Cathedral of Jing Xian brings the Gospel to the remote villages of the Diocese Heng Shui (Agenzia Fides) – Over 60 faithful, led by their Pastor, Fr. Zhang Jian Tong and two diocesan religious sisters working in the Cathedral of the Diocese of Jing Xian (today Heng Shui) have gone out to bring th ...
• 24 February 2009
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - “Good News TV”: a Catholic voice in the mass media panorama Karachi (Agenzia Fides) – A TV on the Internet is the new idea that has just be launched into the Pakistani mass media by the Archdiocese of Karachi. Its name is “Good News TV” and it began airing this past Februar ...
• 24 February 2009
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - Cambodia amidst trials of the past and national reconciliation Phnom Penh (Agenzia Fides) – In the Church of the Child Jesus in Phnom Penh, every day the faithful pray for national reconciliation, for the good of the Cambodian people, for the future of the country. The Church of t ...
• 23 February 2009
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Hong Kong Family Movement promoting Lenten fasting as a response the challenges and temptations facing the family today; preparations for its 15th anniversary of foundation Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – In order to respond to the challenges facing the family today (especially the Christian family), with a vision of faith, the Hong Kong Family Movement is promoting Lenten fasting as an instr ...
• 23 February 2009
  ASIA - Health and education: the paths to progress Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) – The fight against poverty and underdevelopment, in Asia and in other parts of the world, is not only overcome through a growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but in an increase in access ...
• 23 February 2009
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Cardinal Stephen Kim receives a moving farewell from the nation Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – Catholics in Korea gave their heartfelt and moving farewell to Cardinal Stephen Kim, who passed away at 87 years of age, this past February 16. He was remembered as a “giant” of the Korean C ...
• 20 February 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - In tents, amidst the freezing cold of winter, Catholics in the earthquake disaster area study Sacred Scripture and pray with devotion, inspired by their great hope in the Lord Peng Zhou (Agenzia Fides) – Among the tents in the earthquake disaster area, in the midst of the damp freezing cold of winter, one can hear the sounds of people praying the Hail Mary's on their Rosary beads, singing sa ...
• 19 February 2009
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Bishop emeritus Andrew Tsien Chih-ch'un, Bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Hwalien, great upholder of the Church in China Hwalien (Agenzia Fides) – Bishop Andrea Tsien Chih-chun, Bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Hwalien, great defender of the Church in China, died at the age of 83 on the evening of February 17, in the Hwalien Hospital, a ...
• 18 February 2009
  ASIA/HONG KONG - “On-line assistance: overcoming the financial crisis with you”; Catholics share in the concerns of young workers in the present global economic crisis Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – A special web page, a “lifeline,” a family visit...are some of the various initiatives from the Catholic community in Hong Kong, in an effort to support the young workers and all citizen ...
• 17 February 2009
  ASIA/TAIWAN - “Recharge our Faith” is the mission of the 71st Faith Camp, to grow closer to God amidst the chaos of a secularized world Kao Hsiung (Agenzia Fides) - “The Miracle of Love” was the theme of the 71st Faith Camp organized by the Chinese Catholic University Students Association of Taiwan, from February 6-11. According to the organizers, th ...