Tag: pandemic
Survival of the weakest
Christianity defies the instinctive survival mode with its option for love and compassion in times of adversity.
Report: Coronavirus crisis could see number of extreme poor rise to...
Region expected to see the biggest number of people at risk of plunging into extreme poverty was South Asia
Philippine faith groups join global campaign for free COVID-19 vaccine
More than 140 world leaders and experts have already signed a petition calling for free distribution of COVID-19 vaccine once it is developed
Burdensome public transport restrictions amid lockdown
Jeepney drivers are probably the most adversely affected in the transport sector as they have not earned any income for the past three months
Pope Francis prays for compassion for world amid pandemic
Pope Francis prayed "that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus"
Philippine authorities may place national capital under lockdown again
For the past three days, the Philippines' Health department reported about 300 fresh cases daily, which is higher than the previous weeks
No face-to-face classes in Philippines until COVID-19 vaccine is found
A total of 5,204,949 students have already enrolled in both public and private schools across the Philippines
Church chorale sings Padre Pio’s prayer to bring hope during pandemic
A church chorale in central Luzon came together virtually for a performance of Saint Padre Pio’s prayer “Stay with me, Lord”.
Philippines, Indonesia may suffer ‘shallow’ economic recovery until 2022
Economic experts expect both countries to see a delayed and shallow recovery with economies only returning to form in early 2022
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
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