March 27, 2020: The Red Cross called March 27 for increased psychological support to health workers and others fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, warning of rising suicides as a result of pressure and isolation. Countries around the world have taken dramatic measures to try to halt the spread of the virus,Continue Reading
Louisiana, March 27, 2020: The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in the United States has made several changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak. In addition to canceling public Masses, Bishop Shelton Fabre announced that he is waiving the requirement that Catholics avoid meat on the last two regular Fridays during Lent.Continue Reading
By Anwesha Madhukalya Texas, March 27, 2020: A $20 trillion lawsuit has been filed against Chinese authorities in the US over coronavirus outbreak. American lawyer Larry Klayman and his advocacy group Freedom Watch along with Texas company Buzz Photos have filed the lawsuit against the Chinese government, Chinese army, theContinue Reading
Vatican City, Mar 26, 2020: After dioceses throughout the world suspended public Masses amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Congregation for Divine Worship has updated its decree on Holy Week liturgies. The Congregation for Eastern Churches issued a similar decree. “Given that the date of Easter cannot be transferred, in theContinue Reading
Gambella, March 26, 2020: The global coronavirus pandemic has claimed the first Catholic prelate, Bishop Angelo Moreschi, an Italian Salesian missionary in Ethiopia. The 67-year-old leader of Ethiopia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Gambella died on March 25 in the Italian city of Brescia, in the Lombardy region that has become theContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Hong Kong, March 25, 2020 — Four groups of Salesian Family in China province has volunteered to help the Salesian Family members in Italy to fight Covid-19 pandemic. The Vicar of the Rector Major, Fr. Stefano Martoglio has directed all ‘benefactors’ to the pandemic epicenter Milan inContinue Reading
Bergamo, March 24, 2020: An Italian priest who gave a respirator to a younger coronavirus patient he did not know has died of the disease. Father Giuseppe Berardelli, 72, died in hospital in Lovere, Bergamo – one of the worst-hit cities in Italy. At least 50 Catholic priests have reportedlyContinue Reading
Rome, Mar 23, 2020: In the past week alone, more than 3,000 people have died in Italy after contracting the coronavirus. Among the dead are at least 60 priests this month, according to local media reports. “I pray to the Holy Spirit to give us the gift of light andContinue Reading
Rio de Janeiro, March 23, 2020: The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil was lit up March 18 night with flags and messages of hope to the nations affected by the growing coronavirus pandemic. The stunning light show atop Rio de Janeiro’s Corcovado mountain featured more than 150 flags,Continue Reading
Rio de Janeiro, March 18, 2020: Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue, which appears to balance improbably atop Corcovado mountain, has withstood the worst of what the elements could muster for nearly nine decades. Now it, too, is succumbing to the outbreak of the new coronavirus. The 125-foot-tall statue,Continue Reading
