Indian Catholic bishops reaffirm support of Dalits
Indian Catholic bishops have reaffirmed their support of the Dalits, also known as “untouchables”. Gathering in Bangalore for the assembly of the Indian Bishops’ Conference, Catholic news agency Fides reports that the bishops said the church should not only promote development programs and social inclusion of the Dalits, but is also called to a deeper understanding […]
Christians celebrated Christmas in Yangon’s streets for first time in 50 years
Christians publicly celebrated Christmas in the streets of the Myanmar city of Yangon for the first time in 50 years, according to a report from Agenzia Fides. The news service said that Catholic and Protestant Christians – whose celebrations are usually confined within church walls – held liturgies, feasts and processions in the city between […]
Catholic Church in The Philippines is not “against” President Duterte, says spokesman
The Roman Catholic Church in The Philippines is not “against” controversial President Rodrigo Duterte, according to a church representative. Fr Jerome Secillano, spokesman for the Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, told news agency Fides that the church “has nothing personal against Duterte”. “The church is simply critical of issues related to human rights, justice, respect […]
Colombia has an “historic opportunity” says Catholic archbishop ahead of peace agreement signing
Today’s expected signing of a peace agreement between the Colombian Government and rebel group FARC represents an “historic opportunity”, according to the president of the Colombian Catholic bishops conference. Fides reports that Archbishop Luis Augusto Castro Quiroga said the event was “reason for much joy”. “It is a great blessing,” said the archbishop of Tunja. […]
Colombia has an “historic opportunity” says Catholic archbishop ahead of peace agreement signing
Today’s expected signing of a peace agreement between the Colombian Government and rebel group FARC represents an “historic opportunity”, according to the president of the Colombian Catholic bishops conference. Fides reports that Archbishop Luis Augusto Castro Quiroga said the event was “reason for much joy”. “It is a great blessing,” said the archbishop of Tunja. […]