Panaji: The annual Feast of St Francis Xavier, which used to attract thousands of people every year, was held in a simple manner on December 3 in Old Goa as physical gatherings were not allowed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Long queues were seen in the morning outsideContinue Reading
By Gerard O’Connell Rome: In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, something new is underway in Rome, with the help of the Society of Jesus, and it is the Program for Discerning Leadership. It aims to build the capacity of senior church leaders, including officials of the Roman Curia, generalContinue Reading
Vatican City: The Vatican is inviting Christians and Hindus worldwide to “join all people of good will in working to build a culture of positivity and hope in the heart of our societies”, not only during these difficult days of the Covid-19 pandemic, but also in the future that liesContinue Reading
Vatican City: The Head of the Salesians announced that the order has raised nearly 8 million euros to help thousands of families worldwide who have been financially affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Specifically, 7.9 million euros have been collected, a very significant amount that has reached 62 Salesian provinces aroundContinue Reading
Vatican City, Sep 14, 2020: The Vatican expects to renew its interim deal with China on the appointment of bishops, as part of efforts to “normalize” the life of the Catholic Church in China, Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Sept.14 “With China, our current interest is to normalizeContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bhubaneswar, Sept 4, 2020: The plight of migrants in India during the Covid-19 pandemic is far from over, says a nun, who has been helping migrants since the country went to lockdown March 24 night. After more than six months, hundreds of migrants are still strugglingContinue Reading
By Isaac Shaw New Delhi, April 17, 2020: As India continues its attempt at the world’s biggest social isolation effort to halt the new coronavirus outbreak, millions are struggling to navigate weeks of canceled public transit, closed businesses, and therefore no Sunday services. Many smaller churches have their attendees joinContinue Reading
