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Manila bishop stands by decision to hold church activities despite gov’t...

The prelate said it is “not a defiance” of government restrictions amid the pandemic but “an affirmation of our right to worship”

Duterte spokesman warns churches against noncompliance with quarantine protocols

“In the exercise of police powers, we can order the churches closed, I hope we don’t get there,” said Harry Roque, the president's spokesman

By catching bats, these ‘virus hunters’ hope to stop the next...

The "virus hunters” catch thousands of bats to develop a simulation model they hope will help the world avoid a pandemic similar to COVID-19

Faith-based group hits lifting of ban on eviction of informal settlers

Last year, the government ordered a ban on demolition and eviction of informal settlers in “danger areas” due to the pandemic

A year on from lockdown, India reports worst daily rise in...

With the biggest rise in cases since early November, India's total virus infection has surpassed 11.65 million

Pope Francis hits ‘mafia’ for exploiting COVID-19 pandemic

Italian police say crime clans are using the pandemic to buy favor with poor families facing financial ruin, offering loans and food

Catholic churches in Philippine capital placed under lockdown due to rising...

The Dioceses of Cubao and Novaliches have declared a lockdown of churches for two weeks starting on March 22 until April 4

Philippines to limit church attendance as country posts record daily COVID-19...

The latest COVID-19 outbreak is concentrated on the congested Metro Manila region, and includes the more transmissible variants

Wider lockdown possible ahead of Holy Week as COVID-19 infections spike...

Catholic churches will implement strict health protocols during the annual observance of the Holy Week

Keeping faith, abandoning truth

The angry, growling dark depths where Duterte rules also display the fault lines of the Philippines 500 years of Christianity

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