As Poland Celebrates Its Independence Day, Far-Right Groups Stage Rallies
In downtown Warsaw, tens of thousands of demonstrators started their march by lighting red flares and singing the national anthem. From: New York Times
Archivi tag: independence
AMERICA/PERU – The Church for the Bicentenary: the participation of the Church in independence and nation building
Lima – The Peruvian Catholic Church is participating in initiatives promoted by governmental, academic and civil institutions, for the Bicentenary of the Independence of Peru from Spain , although some have been modified or postponed due to the pandemic . The Bicentennial Commission, promoted by the Peruvian Episcopal Conference to commemorate and make visible the… Leggi tutto »
Welsh independence to be considered by commission
Independence is one of the options a commission on Wales’ future in the UK will look at.
AMERICA/NICARAGUA – The Bishops: “we celebrate this Independence by committing ourselves to overcoming divisions and violent and selfish attitudes”
Managua – On the occasion of the Bicentenary of the independence of Central America, which is celebrated today, September 15, 2021, the Bishops’ Conference of Nicaragua urged Nicaraguan society to meditate on the “historical circumstances of the present”, and to pray that the nation has “wise and respected authorities” that “today it needs more than… Leggi tutto »
Scottish government to restart work on case for independence
The Scottish government had paused its indyref2 plans because of the Covid pandemic.
AMERICA/BRAZIL – Independence Day “should make us recognize that we are all brothers, including those with whom we disagree”
Brasilia – The President of the Bishops’ Conference of Brazil , Archbishop Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo, urged Christians “not to be indifferent” to social exclusion and stressed the importance of public measures for the return to work of the poor. “Hunger is the reality of almost 20 million Brazilians. The father who has no food… Leggi tutto »
Afghanistan: Protesters wave national flag at Independence Day protests
Afghan protesters mark Independence Day with the national flag, days after the Taliban takeover. from: BBC News
India PM praises Covid workers on Independence Day
India is celebrating 75 years of independence as it continues to battle coronavirus. from: BBC News
AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN – 10 years of independence marked by civil war: the appeals for peace by Pope Francis and Christian leaders
Juba – “As we mark ten years of our independence today, with pains in our hearts, there is little to celebrate. It is truly a difficult time and experience for us, the people of South Sudan. Our hearts continue to groan with pain, anguish, turmoil, despair, and misery as lives are lost every day in… Leggi tutto »