Chinese churches closed in response to coronavirus
Churches in Hubei, the epicenter of the virus, were shut last Sunday. This week, two more provinces announced a ban on church services.
Covid-19: Pope establishes emergency fund
Pope Francis establishes an emergency fund to aid those being “tragically impacted” by the Covid-19 virus.
Pope on Palm Sunday: Let us ask for the grace to be amazed
Presiding over the liturgy of Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Pope Francis underscored the sense of interior amazement that marks this celebration and remains with us throughout Holy Week.
Vatican sends greeting for Hindu feast of Deepavali
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sends a message to all Hindus on the occasion of Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights
Pope on World Water Day: ‘Do not waste or pollute’
Marking World Water Day, Pope Francis sends a message calling for an urgent change of lifestyle so as not to waste or pollute water, and ensure that this basic human right is made accessible to all.
Covid-19 claims 10 Catholic priests in one day
As many as ten Catholic priests succumbed to Covid-19 in the past 24 hours in India, according information arriving from various parts of the country.