Tag: pandemic
Ilonggos in central Philippines celebrate ‘Dinagyang’ to honor Santo Niño
The Catholic faithful in Iloilo brave the pandemic to celebrate the Dinagyang in honor of the Santo Niño
Vatican starts vaccinating Rome’s homeless against COVID-19
Some 25 homeless people who are looked after in facilities run by papal charities office received their first dose
Philippine bishops to discuss impact of pandemic in annual meeting
The Church leaders are also expected to discuss issues about the COVID-19 vaccines and human rights
Cebu archbishop urges faithful to ‘have faith over fear’
“The Niño tells us to have faith rather than fear. Put your trust in this little child, small but powerful,” said Archbishop Palma of Cebu
Philippine faith leaders call for unity in fight against injustices, pandemic
The religious leaders made the call at the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity observance on January 18
9 Catholic bishops with COVID-19 die worldwide in single week
Between January 8 and January 15, nine bishops across three continents died as a result of the new coronavirus disease
Philippine bishops back extension of travel ban to countries with new...
The Philippines has extended until the end of the month a ban on all travelers from 32 countries earlier included in the restriction
The ‘globalization of compassion’ in the fight against COVID-19
Unless corruption and the pandemic are addressed with sustainable effort, no amount of economic amendments to the Constitution will ensure our survival
Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI get COVID-19 vaccine
The Vatican, the world’s smallest state, began its vaccination program, prioritizing doctors, health workers, and the most vulnerable
Christian group hits Sri Lanka decision to cremate COVID-19 victims
Govt response ‘demonstrates lack of sensitivity’ to communities who consider burial rites integral to their religious customs