Latest Covid-19 News
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Caritas India awarded for service during Covid-19 pandemic
Oct 07, 2020
Indian Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan presented the Best NGO for Healthcare Services award to Caritas India at a virtual ceremony on 2 October.
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Card Bo: The Church’s response to the pandemic in Myanmar
Oct 06, 2020
For the Archbishop of Yangon, the health crisis is a challenge for humanity. The coronavirus outbreak is worsening in the country, and the national healthcare system is in serious trouble. The Catholic community is helping the needy with food aid and preventive actions, whilst churches and seminaries have been offered as quarantine centres. The prelate calls for a cease-fire in conflict zones.
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After seven months, Baghdad churches reopen for Mass
Oct 05, 2020
The Chaldean Patriarchate announced the reopening of churches in the capital, albeit with fewer allowed participants and with strict observance of health regulations. Since “we shall have to live with the coronavirus,” we must reopen “gradually,” said the auxiliary bishop. The months of closure saw “great solidarity” among people.
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Asia is the region with the highest level of mass surveillance in the world
Oct 05, 2020
According to the Verisk Maplecroft Index, China, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand, India, the Philippines, and Cambodia violate personal privacy the most. Artificial intelligence and big data have been used to collect information during the pandemic. Governments need more transparency to reverse the trend.
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Even amid Covid-19, mission is not human work, but belongs to God
Oct 05, 2020
Archbishop Protase Rugambwa, secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples on the occasion of the feast of St. Therese of Lisiex, Patroness of the missions. In the difficulties caused by the pandemic around the world, generosity does not stop. In every continent, the commitment to raise awareness continues for the special collection of 18 October which will constitute the Universal Solidarity Fund.
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Praying the mysteries of the rosary during the pandemic
Oct 03, 2020
Barely a month after the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary comes the month of the rosary. The memorial of Our Lady of Rosary is celebrated every Oct 7.
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Rosary a shield of protection against pandemic
Oct 03, 2020
A “Family Rosary Crusade” will begin on Thursday in Ireland and run during the month of October, which is dedicated as the month of the Holy Rosary.
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Recite rosary to contain COVID-19
Oct 03, 2020
Archbishop Marco Tin Win of Mandalay has urged Catholics to say the rosary and prayers in October to contain the Covid-19 outbreak which has affected millions globally.
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Compassion in the time of COVID-19
Oct 03, 2020
An online Games Night was organised by the Youth Ministry of St Joseph’s Church on Sept 19.
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Catholic officials urge Congress, Trump to adopt new COVID-19 aid bill
Oct 02, 2020
Top officials at seven nationwide Catholic organizations called on congressional leaders and President Donald Trump to unite behind a new legislative package to “address the public health and economic crisis facing our country and the global community” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.