Tag: Covid-19
Archdiocese of Kuching to Live-Stream Holy Week Masses
The Catholic Archbishop of Kuching, Archbishop Simon Poh, in a written press statement dated 24 March, informed that when he requested for the suspension of Masses in Catholic Churches to start from Sunday 15 March to 3 April, he based the suspension on the 14-day window.
Coronavirus: Pope’s closeness to nuns affected by Covid-19
The Papal Almoner pays a visit to two congregations of nuns in Rome who are in quarantine because some of their members have tested positive to the Covid-19 virus.
Coronavirus: the women religious on the frontlines
An army of women religious is responding to the global new coronavirus emergency as they serve the sick, often at the risk of their own lives.
Pope announces extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis invited all Christians to join together in praying the Our Father as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Catholics can now "attend" Mass at home
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused tremendous stress on the lives of people all over the world. The Government of the day has issued stringent guidelines in efforts to contain further spread of the disease.
Covid-19: Churches around the world fight to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
Religious leaders around the world adhere to government plans to contain the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Many churches have been forced to suspend public Masses and are moving liturgical celebrations online.