Tag: coronavirus

Italian hierarch criticises the suspension of Mass

Archbishop Ricardo Fontana noted that the Arezzo Cathedral is the largest covered building in the city.

Kansas Supreme Court strikes out a measure that allowed large church gatherings

Laura Kelly explained that it was a “difficult decision” but considered it necessary to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Poor Indian Christians help Covid-19 relief fund

Despite fighting poverty themselves, Kandhamal faithful become role models for the privileged in helping others

Myanmar artists face blasphemy charges for Covid-19 mural

They were arrested for portraying a Grim Reaper figure spreading the coronavirus, which looked like a Buddhist monk.

Trump urges Americans to "focus on prayer and personal relationship with God"

"At Easter Sunday, we celebrate the glorious Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ," said the American President.

Furloughs of around 100,000 prisoners to be extended in Iran

Preparations to release more prisoners temporarily appears to be under way amid fear of the escalation of coronavirus.

Egyptian priest: pandemic "is bringing Christians and Muslims closer”

The pandemic is making people rediscover the value of closeness and solidarity.

Pope Francis holds Good Friday service in empty St. Peter’s Square

Francis watched from under a canopy on the steps of the basilica as ten people carried a cross and burned torches towards him.

Police enter a church and dissolve an "illegal" Mass in Austria

According to information provided by ORF television, the faithful present in the church stood at a large distance from each other.

Indian prime minister thanks Christian health body’s support to tackle Covid-19

PM Mr. Narendra Modi personally talked to Fr Mathew Abraham, President of Christian Coalition for Health through conference call.