Tag: Pandemic
Pope Francis: ‘Experience Lent with love’ by caring for those affected by pandemic
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to practice charity in Lent this year by caring for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
“To Heal the World”: The Pope’s Catechesis on the Pandemic
The book published by the Vatican publishing house, Libreria Editrice Vaticana (LEV), brings together the catechetical discourses given by Pope Francis at his general audiences, in which he focuses on what can be done to be stronger after the Covid-19 crisis and offers points for reflection.
Being a pastor in the pandemic
TWENTY-two years to the day 21 January 2021, Archbishop John Wong offered his life to love and serve the Lord in the ministerial priesthood at St Mary’s Church (now Cathedral) Sandakan, and was ordained by Bishop John Lee (now Emeritus Archbishop).
House-to-house caroling the pandemic way
A light shines into the darkness of the pandemic that has disrupted the traditional house-to-house caroling. The Light of Jesus Christ Covenant Community (LJCCC) hosted their inaugural virtual Christmas carol singalong on the YouTube channel.
World Day of Poor initiatives adapt to pandemic, Vatican official says
Even during a global pandemic, the World Day of the Poor will be an important opportunity for parishes to highlight the importance of charity and spiritual comfort for those in need, said a Vatican official.
Pandemic creates unique challenges for deaf Catholics
COVID-19 has forced people to adapt to new ways of doing things. For those who are deaf, face masks require extra adjustments.