Tag: religious gatherings
Filipinos celebrate ‘dry’ water festival due to pandemic
This year the faithful and the revelers were left dry as the coronavirus pandemic and the strict community quarantine spoiled the fun
Tagbilaran bishop tells priests to shorten celebration of Mass during pandemic
The local government of Bohol has agreed to allow the public celebration of Masses but limited to only 25 percent of the venue’s capacity
Prelate assures Church compliance with gov’t quarantine directives
Based on government guidelines, mass gatherings in areas placed under the “enhanced community quarantine” are still strictly prohibited
Gov’t refuses to lift ban on religious gatherings in Philippine capital
President Duterte extended the general community quarantine over Metro Manila and in other areas because of the increase in COVID-19 cases
Manila bishop renews appeal for public celebration of religious activities
Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Manila said attending online Masses “is the same as watching a birthday party or Christmas party online”
Manila’s elderly asked not to volunteer in church activities
Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Manila said the elderly should make the "temporary" sacrifice for their own protection
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
Manila’s Quiapo church reopens
Only up to 50 devotees are allowed inside the church to pray for five minutes
Gov’t allows 50 percent church attendance in MGCQ areas
The 10-people limit on attendance in religious gatherings in GCQ areas like Metro Manila will still be implemented
Religious gatherings still prohibited despite relaxed lockdown measures
Philippine authorities denied proposals from the religious sector to allow mass gatherings for religious purposes
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