Pope’s prayer intention for February
The Pope Video for February sends out a powerful message against the various kinds of violence against women. In the face of this “degradation of all humanity,” the Holy Father asks that women be protected by society and that their sufferings be heeded by all.
Pope establishes World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has decided to institute a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Starting this year, it will be held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
CMCO further extended to 14 February with updated SOPs
The return of another wave of the pandemic in the state, and Malaysia’s health ministry reporting a rise in COVID-19 cases to the tune of 5000+ daily cases in the nation lately, have resulted in Sarawak’s Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) further extended to 14 February.
SDMC implements even stricter SOPs for funerals, other social activities
The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has tightened its standard operating procedures (SOP) on funerals and prohibited all social activities, including birthday celebrations and reunions.
Philippine Bishops urge Catholics to be charitable despite pandemic
The Bishops of the Philippines conclude their plenary Assembly with a call for Catholics to let their faith shine through acts of charity and mercy, as Pope Francis invites the local Church to be "a home with open doors."
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Pope says remembering is an expression of humanity
At his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed on the anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration and extermination camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau.