11/18/2009VIETNAM Fr. Nguyen Van Ly suffers a stroke in prison The priest, a symbol of the struggle for religious freedom and democracy in Vietnam is semi-paralyzed, but can speak and responds to treatment. He was admitted to the military hospital in Hanoi and is being followed by the chief of cardiology. Family members report that he is "well treated" and "thanks" the doctors. Hanoi (AsiaNews) - Father Thadeus Nguyen Van Ly suffered a stroke in prison and is semi-paralyzed. The news was reported by the family of the 63-year-old Vietnamese priest, at the forefront in the fight for religious freedom in the country who was...
11/16/2009VATICAN-FAO Pope: the fight against hunger in the end, demands the value of each person be recognised Speaking today at the world summit on food security, Benedict XVI says that we need to abandon the logic of profit as an end in itself, of considering aid of "functional" to the recipients, and instead apply the principle of subsidiarity and justice. Environmental protection requires a change in lifestyle.
11/16/2009VATICAN-FAO Pope: A new conscience of solidarity to overcome world hunger by Piero Gheddo Speaking at the FAO International Summit, Benedict XVI said that technical solutions (investment, banking, justice, climate, markets ...) is not enough to help the more than one billion hungry. A conversion to solidarity is needed.
11/14/2009ASIA - USA Obama first "president of the Pacific", promises greater commitment in Asia Threats to North Korea; veiled criticism of Myanmar; appreciation for China and its international role. Little room for human rights and democracy. In preparation a free market for the countries of the Pacific.
11/13/2009VIETNAM Vietnam must promote social work and social workers by JB. Vu Scholars, experts and representatives of national and international organisations meet at Dong Thap University. Discussions emphasise the need to support this professional activity, which was first recognised in the country in 1992. Support for the country’s 300,000 Aids patients, found in all 63 of the country’s provinces, is an example of what can be done.
11/13/2009ASIA - USA Barack Obama's first time in Asia Eight-day trip from Tokyo to Singapore, from Shanghai to Beijing to Seoul. On the agenda: climate change, North Korea’s nuclear program, Iran, Afghanistan, and especially the economic crisis and the Yuan. Criticized by peace activists in Japan.
11/10/2009VIETNAM Jubilee an occasion for the Vietnamese church to identify opportunities and challenges by JB. VU Confirmed by the bishops said on the eve of the opening ceremony, scheduled for 24 in Hanoi. Cardinal Pham Minh Mam, speaks of the intention to "think, discuss and build Christ's Church in Vietnam, a Church of communion and participation, a Church present for humanity, a Church of love and service."
11/07/2009VIETNAM No end to authorities battle against religion in Vinh Riot police and bulldozers to remove a statue of the Virgin from a Catholic cemetery, a priest and his parishioners reported to the police for bringing the author of threats to a priest to the station.
11/06/2009VIETNAM Preparations for the jubilee of the Vietnamese Church The opening ceremony will be held November 23 in So Kien. The archbishop of Hanoi, Mgr. Kiet, in an interview says they expect 30 cardinals and bishops, 4 thousand priests and 100 thousand faithful. 200 trumpet players from the Diocese of Bui Chu and 200 drummers from that of Thai Binh, a great race of 750 items from Thanh Hoa, Hung Hoa and Lang Son.
11/04/2009VIETNAM Vinh Long nuns want justice and truth Superior of destroyed convent speaks out. After 28 years, why the building was seized, orphans and the disabled dispersed and nuns arrested is now known. The authorities now offer land outside the city, but nuns want them to acknowledge that they never broke the law.
11/04/2009ASIA World economy on the brink of a new crisis by Maurizio d'Orlando Upbeat news about positive markets and GDP trends are the result of government stimuli, especially in the US and China. However, they are only tranquilisers, when their effects end, markets could collapse and societies will be in for a rough ride.
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