Madrid (Agenzia Fides) This past October 27-28, the annual encounter of the European Bishops' Organizations for Latin America was held in Madrid. This encounter, that boasts of a 10-year tradition, is attended by representatives from across the continent of Europe

Madrid (Agenzia Fides) On the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of the Almudena, Patroness of Madrid, to whom the Cathedral "Santa Maria, la Real de la Almudena" is dedicated, the youth of Madrid from "Juventud Misionera" (Missionary Youth)

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, on June 1, 2009, appointed Joseph Prasad Pinto OFM Cap., as Rector of St. Albert's College Interdiocesan Seminary in the Archdiocese of Ranchi (India).The

Bandeirantes (Agenzia Fides) From October 14 to November 14, the Redemptorists are holding the second part of their popular mission in the city of Bandeirantes. It is a very important stage in the Mission, as it includes the formation of

Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) In spite of the rain that was pouring down in Mexico City last Friday, October 30, nearly 600 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (in Spanish: MECE) renewed their commitment in taking Holy Communion to the sick

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) November 9-12, the Vatican will be hosting the 6th World Congress for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees on the theme: "A pastoral response to the phenomenon of migration in the era of globalization. Five

Conakry (Agenzia Fides) A pressing invitation to dialogue among all Guinean parties was made by Archbishop Vincent Coulibaly of Conakry, President of the Guinean Bishops' Conference, in a message to the nation which was also published by the local press.

Luanda (Agenzia Fides) Over 20,000 Angolans living in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been forced to return to Angola and have been living in tents, with very little food and medical assistance. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating due to

Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) Fr. David Yen, SJ, Director of the Fu Jen Catholic University Service-Learning Center says that this year a group of students and teachers from the Fu Jen Catholic University have had a service experience working in

Manila (Agenzia Fides) Everything is set in the Philippines, where they are ready to receive the over 2,000 young people from 22 countries that, as delegates from various Asian nations, will participate in the 5th Asian Youth Day, which will

Cochabamba (Agenzia Fides) At the close of the 16th Meeting of National Leaders of Youth Ministry in Latin America, which was held October 25-30 in Cochabamba, with a considerable number of representatives from the 20 countries of Latin America, the

In recent days, news has circulated regarding the situation of the Diocese of Baoding (Hebei), mainland China, especially regarding Coadjutor Bishop Francis An Shuxin. These news speak of a letter addressed to the Prelate from the Holy See, in regards

Saint Berard (Agenzia Fides) The lifeless body of 64-year-old Sister Marguerite Bartz, of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (SBS), who work with Native Americans and African Americans, headquartered in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, was found in her Convent of Saint Berard,

Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, on September 11, 2009, confirmed the appointment of Fr. Patrick M. Kabba, as National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies for another five year term (2009-2014). (SL) (Agenzia

Cardinal Ivan Dias, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, on May 8, 2009, appointed Fr. Robert Kemna, of the clergy of the Diocese of Garoua, Rector of Saint Josephina Bakhita Interdiocesan Propedeutic Seminary of Ngaoundere (Cameroon). The

Heng Shui (Agenzia Fides) Over 1,500 faithful of the Diocese of Jing Xian (today, Heng Shui), on mainland China, welcomed 3 new priests, in the celebration of this Year for Priests and at the close of the month for the

Rome (Agenzia Fides) "We are expecting to see a sharp increase in trafficking of women forced to be prostituted for the Soccer World Championships, which will be held in South Africa in 2010," Fr. Chris Townsend, spokesman of the SACBC

Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) In order to maintain healthy relations between Christians and Muslims, the leaders of both religions should be oriented towards peace, tranquil coexistence, to overseeing and solving conflicts, said Archbishop Boniface Lele of Mombasa, in his address at

After seeing the video that shows that Fr. Sinnot is alive, although visibly weakened and fatigued, it is time to begin direct negotiations with the kidnappers. We ask them to maintain stable contact and to being dialoguing to release the

Port Moresby (Agenzia Fides) In a country in which crime and juvenile delinquency have reached extremely high percentages, and where the press makes reference to the situation as a "social emergency," the Church has decided to "invest in the youth,"