The urn containing the saint's remains will arrive in Taipei on April 7 and will be exhibited for three days. The Archdiocese of Taipei organizes prayer vigils and Masses to commemorate the charism of Don Bosco and his work among young people.
Rape and murder of a 13 year old student by a serial molester has deeply affected the country. The political debate on the abolition is at a standstill. China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the United States the countries that top the list for capital punishment. In China data is kept secret, but probably carries out thousands of executions every year.
The Bishops’ Conference calls on the faithful to pray for and send material help to Japan and its people after the recent natural disaster. Prayers are held in ‘paper dome’, a place of hope that serves as a memorial for the last great earthquake that struck Taiwan. Material aid begins to arrive in Japan.
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