Tag: pandemic
Philippine bishop says pandemic a reminder of ‘sins to the environment’
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David calls on Filipinos to remember those affected by the pandemic during the observance of Laudato si anniversary.
Church prepares for ‘new normal’
Filipino Catholics can expect marked changes in how they can express their faith amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
SPOTLIGHT: Malaysia detains thousands of migrants in sting operation
Authorities use ruse of screening for coronavirus to raid apartment complexes in Kuala Lumpur for undocumented migrants and prep them for deportation.
Pope Francis leads interfaith prayer for healing
Pope Francis led the global observance of the Day of Prayer Against the Pandemic on May 14, by reminding everyone that “we are all brothers and sisters,” no matter the religious affiliation.
Filipinos respond to global call for interfaith prayer to end pandemic
Filipinos of various religious affiliations prayed together on Thursday, May 14, as part of the observance of the global interfaith prayer to end the coronavirus pandemic.
Bishops ask Catholics to pray, fast with pope on May 14
Philippine Catholic bishops invited the faithful to join the inter-religious day of prayer and fasting for an end to the coronavirus crisis.
Rights group issues warning over govt misuse of COVID-19 apps
The mobile location tracking programs governments are using in the fight against COVID-19 pose serious risks to human rights, one of the world’s leading rights groups has warned.
Health group debunks Philippine claim on flattening COVID-19 curve
A health rights group debunked the claim of Philippine health officials that the country has begun to flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases.
Living a crisis with hope
"A time to stretch our imagination and intelligence, to learn in new ways, to prepare for a changed world" - Cardinal Charles Maung Bo
Manila archdiocese issues rules in preparation for reopening of churches
The Archdiocese of Manila has come with a new set of protocols in preparation for the resumption of religious services after the lifting of strict quarantine protocols due to the coronavirus pandemic.