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11/18/2009 VIETNAM
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...

11/16/2009 VATICAN-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.
11/16/2009 VATICAN-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.

11/14/2009 ASIA - 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.
11/13/2009 VIETNAM
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.
11/13/2009 ASIA - 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.
11/10/2009 VIETNAM
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."
11/07/2009 VIETNAM
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.
11/06/2009 VIETNAM
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.
11/04/2009 VIETNAM
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.
11/04/2009 ASIA
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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11/03/2009 VIETNAM
Dissident voices emerge among the many preparing the Communist Party congress
11/02/2009 VIETNAM
Bishop of Vinh Long protests over the demolition of a convent
by Emily Nguyen
10/31/2009 VATICAN - ISRAEL
Israel restricts visas for priests and religious in the Holy Land
by Arieh Cohen
10/30/2009 VIETNAM - UNITED STATES
Hanoi continues to see religious freedom as a challenge
by Trung Tin
10/27/2009 VIETNAM
Finally Mass celebrated in Son La
by Emily Nguyen
10/26/2009 VIETNAM
For the first time a meeting of Asian bishops takes place in Vietnam
by J.B. An Dang
10/25/2009 VATICAN
Synod Message: Africa, Rise up and walk!
10/25/2009 VATICAN
Africa, have courage; rise up! Follow the Lord of life and hope, says the Pope
10/23/2009 VIETNAM
Vietnam spends poorly the little money it invests in education
by JB. VU
10/23/2009 THAILAND – ASEAN
Economy, environment and human rights at the centre of ASEAN summit in Thailand
by Weena Kowitwanij
10/21/2009 VIETNAM
Police in Hue seizes last bit of land belonging to Loan Ly Parish
by Emily Nguyen
10/20/2009 VIETNAM
In 2008, 30 thousand Montagnards became Catholics
by Thanh Thuy
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VATICAN
Synod Message: Africa, Rise up and walk!
Here is the full text of the Message prepared by the Bishops during the African Synod. It looks at the continent’s tragedies and hopes as well as the Church’s commitment to development, the dignity of women, and the fight against AIDS. It also refers to the dialogue with the Churches of Asia.
VATICAN
Africa, have courage; rise up! Follow the Lord of life and hope, says the Pope
Africans “suffering from poverty, disease, injustice, wars, violence and forced migration” are “the Heavenly Father’s favourite.” The Church is a sign of reconciliation among ethnic groups. Elaborated by missionaries more than 40 years ago, Paul VI’s Populorum Progressio encyclical offers the best rationale for the continent’s development. It is urgent to correct globalization so that it serves all peoples. The Universal Church expresses its solidarity. In the Angelus, the Pope mentions Don Gnocchi, beatified today in Milan.
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11/14/2009 ASIA - USA
Obama first "president of the Pacific", promises greater commitment in Asia
11/16/2009 VATICAN-FAO
Pope: the fight against hunger in the end, demands the value of each person be recognised
11/16/2009 VATICAN-FAO
Pope: A new conscience of solidarity to overcome world hunger
by Piero Gheddo
11/16/2009 CHINA - USA
Barack Obama talks about human rights, the police arrests 20 dissidents and activists
by Wang Zhicheng
11/14/2009 IRAQ
Mosul armed group kills 16 year old Christian on doorstep of home
11/16/2009 VATICAN - CHINA
Letter of Card. Bertone to priests of China
by Card. Tarcisio Bertone
11/17/2009 INDIA – CHINA – TIBET
Obama “forgets” human rights to appease Beijing, Tibetan leader says
11/16/2009 INDIA
The "graveyard of ships" in Gujarat, a dump for the poisons of the rich world
11/14/2009 INDIA
15 thousand at the meeting of Khrist Bhaktas, Hindus fascinated by Christ
by Nirmala Carvalho
11/14/2009 SRI LANKA
Mannar, the drama of 2 thousand widows with no means to survive
by Melani Manel Perera

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