Churches can counter 'epidemic of fear' over coronavirus with acts of love
Churches can counter 'epidemic of fear' over coronavirus with acts of love
The founder of HOPE Together, Roy Crowne, is asking churches to "step up" and serve their communities with acts of…......

03/20/2020

Buddhist Temple in Hong Kong Apologizes for Coronavirus Infection Cluster
Buddhist Temple in Hong Kong Apologizes for Coronavirus Infection Cluster
A small Buddhist temple in Hong Kong has apologized for unintentionally enabling a cluster of coronavirus infections to occur, leading…......

03/16/2020

Vatican closes St Peter's Square and Basilica to tourists
Vatican closes St Peter's Square and Basilica to tourists
The Vatican has closed off St Peter's Square and the Basilica to tourists in a bid to reduce the spread…......

03/13/2020

17th United Nations Day of Vesak Event Canceled over Coronavirus Risk
17th United Nations Day of Vesak Event Canceled over Coronavirus Risk
In light of the uncertainties and risks associated with the growing international COVID-19 outbreak, the International Council for the Day…......

03/12/2020

Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity closes over Covid-19 fears ahead of Easter
Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity closes over Covid-19 fears ahead of Easter
The Church of the Nativity in the biblical city of Bethlehem is being closed indefinitely over fears of Covid-19, weeks…......

03/06/2020

Caution, cancellations mark Ash Wednesday in time of virus
Caution, cancellations mark Ash Wednesday in time of virus
The Vatican was going ahead with plans for Pope Francis to celebrate the Ash Wednesday ritual kicking off the Catholic…......

02/27/2020

India: At least 24 die in Delhi communal riots
India: At least 24 die in Delhi communal riots
The death toll in the Indian capital New Delhi from the recent violence rose to 24, officials said Wednesday.   ......

02/27/2020

Philippine bishops release additional guidelines to fight coronavirus
Philippine bishops release additional guidelines to fight coronavirus
Amid continuing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, Catholics in the Philippines have been asked not to kiss or…......

02/21/2020