By Manju Devarapalli Hyderabad, Sept 2, 2020: Scores of people on September 2 joined a sit-in before a regional seminary in Hyderabad to protest reinstatement of three priests who were suspended four years ago for alleged criminal activities. “Why are the bishops silent on this matter?” asks Pulugujju Suresh, theContinue Reading
By Prema Chowallur Guwahati, Sept 2, 2020: The Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod has launched a monthlong international celebration to support the Church’s efforts to save Mother Earth. The congregation’s Commission of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) has planned to celebrate the “Season of Creation” by organizingContinue Reading
Washington, D.C., Sep 2, 2020: The bishop of Hong Kong has instructed priests to avoid politics in homilies and admonished them for “offensive” and “provocative” preaching. The warning comes amid a crackdown on free expression in Hong Kong, after the implementation of the new National Security Law in July. AContinue Reading
By Santosh Digal Manila, Sept 2, 2020: Come September, Christians and others in the Philippines begin the countdown for Christmas. But, amid the coronavirus that has impacted the economy, health hazards and loss of jobs, most Filipinos are more worried for survival for the time being than the usual three-month-longContinue Reading
United Nations, Sept 1, 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened inequality between men and women and reversed decades of limited and fragile progress on gender equality and women’s rights, the United Nations chief said on August 31. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned young women from civil society organisations at a virtualContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Dimapur, Sept 1, 2020: Several NGOs, who are committed to check human trafficking, met recently in northeastern India to share experiences and streamline their activities. Sister Annie Jesus from Chhattisgarh shared her years of experience in rescuing trafficked victims with the help of Self Help GroupsContinue Reading
Vatican City, Sep 1, 2020: Pope Francis released a message Sep 1 for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in which he called for repentance for humanity’s broken bonds with God’s creation and with others. “Today we hear the voice of creation admonishing us to returnContinue Reading
Jakart, September 1, 2020; Officials in hazmat suits paraded empty coffins through the streets of Jakarta on Sep 1 to remind residents that coronavirus cases are still surging in one of Asia’s worst-hit nations. A convoy of truck hearses and pallbearers snaked its way through crowded neighbourhoods, with some participantsContinue Reading
Mexico City, Sept 1,2020: Authorities has promised to erect a barricade around Mexico City’s second oldest church after a weekend fire damaged the tower, choir, an organ and stained glass. One homeless person was rescued from the fire at the Santa Veracruz church and the Archdiocese of Mexico noted theContinue Reading
Ankara, Sept 1, 2020: Turkey has hailed Pope Francis’ call for dialogue in the Eastern Mediterranean and for conflicting sides in the region to act in line with international law. Fahrettin Altun, the head of Turkey’s Communications Directorate, on Twitter on September 1 “welcomed” Pope Francis’ words, adding: “Turkey callsContinue Reading
