Tag: international
Sri Lankan cardinal calls for lifting of restrictions on religious gatherings
The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka suspended the public celebration of Masses and other religious services in March
Pope cautions against premature claims of ‘victory’ over pandemic
Pope Francis said it is unfortunate that in many countries “the virus continues to claim many victims”
Closed schools impact children’s education, stress parents in Cambodia
Govt officials say schools need to remain closed to prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections
Chinese authorities plan to destroy another Uyghur cemetery in Xinjiang
Since 2014, at least 45 Uyghur cemeteries in the region have been razed
Calls to suicide helpline show Thais’ stress in downturn
Health experts say suicides often fall during a crisis, only to rise afterwards
Hong Kongers defy rally ban to mark Tiananmen Massacre
Many took to the streets to light candles and stand for a minute's silence, seven Catholic churches also opened their doors
Christian couple on Pakistan death row appeal for freedom
They were accused of sending blasphemous text messages insulting the Prophet Muhammad
Nearly 200 migrant workers killed on India’s roads during coronavirus lockdown
In one case, a speeding bus ran over and killed six migrant workers as they walked home
Indonesia cancels hajj pilgrimage over coronavirus concerns
The quota for Indonesian pilgrims this year was 221,000, with more than 90 percent already registered to go
Faith-based rights group hits attacks on Christian families in India
Attackers reportedly broke into the houses of three Christian families in Kokkar Pal Panchayat, Sukma District, in the state of Chhattisgarh
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