Tag: Prayer
Pope’s prayer intention for April: ‘For fundamental human rights’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of April 2021, and urges everyone to pray for those fighting to protect people’s fundamental human rights in all parts of the world.
Philippine diocese launches prayer app for Covid patients
A diocese in the Philippines has launched an application called “E-Pray” that allows people to connect with clergymen for spiritual accompaniment during their Covid-19 isolation.
What the youths are praying for this Lent
"Help us not to be the weeds in your garden. Instead, lead us closer to you and give us the wisdom to make choices that will please you."
NZ Bishops pray for end to violence on anniversary of Christchurch massacre
The Interfaith Committee of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) expresses its support with the country’s Muslims, and prays for an end to violence.
Myanmar’s bishops urge military to end violence, start dialogue
As protests against the military coup intensify in Myanmar, the country’s Catholic bishops have issued another statement, calling on the army to refrain from violence and peacefully resolve the crisis through dialogue.
Catholic nuns, priests join Myanmar anti-coup protests
While Myanmar’s military intensifies its crackdown on protesters, who are demanding the restoration of democracy and the release of their elected leaders, Catholics are joining the demonstrations in larger numbers, with many nuns offering snacks to the protesters.