J. B. Vu

Msgr. Joseph Thiên Vũ Văn, president of the Commission for Pastoral Youth Care of the national bishops: "Our delegation to the Asian Youth Day will consist of about 30 young people. Like the Church of Vietnam, the Korean also shed blood for the faith. And this blood proves our loyalty, we hope that they are worthy descendants of the martyrs". The challenges of youth ministry and the opportunity to share experiences and issues with peers from across Asia.

The prelate’s beatification process continues. After visiting France, Germany, United States and Australia, a delegation from the Pontifical Council of Justice and Peace will be in Vietnam on 23 March-9 April to hear witnesses.

Over 500 thousand faithful at the closing ceremony at the Shrine of La Vang. Throughout history, Catholics have made a significant contribution in bringing values to thecountry's culture such as respect for life and human dignity. Now they want to continue to work together in dialogue and mutual respect.

At the shrine of La Vang 42 bishops and 1,200 priests. Card. Dias blesses a new statue of the Our Lady and the foundation stone of the shrine restoration. The prefect of Propaganda Fide compares the relationship between Church and State in Vietnam to those between father and mother in a family. The meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and hopes for an improvement in relations between the Holy See and Hanoi.

The parish of Muong Riec, 120 km from Hanoi, is made up of the Hmong ethnic group, evangelized since the sixteenth century. Gifts for all of the children of the village. The statistics of poverty and the Churches request to be allowed engage with freedom to educate and care for millions of poor, disabled or orphaned children,.

Also present were some bishops and 120 priests from various dioceses in Vietnam. At the conclusion of the Jubilee, January 6 next year, millions of pilgrims are expected from the country and abroad.

After his resignation he had travelled to the United States for health reasons. The government had long wanted him removed; he claims he lobbied the Vatican for his resignation. A “familial” meeting between Mgr. Ngo and Mgr. Nguyen Van Nhon, his successor.

Over 3700 and their number is growing. But concerns remain over for seminary formation and falling victim to ideals of wealth and power .

Visiting the capital of Vietnam, Hillary Clinton confirms her country's willingness to expand cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, health and education, but also "to support the reforms for human rights." Criticism of attacks on dissidents and religious groups.