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Photo Story: Birth of Buddha commemorated
Buddhist monks wear protective face mask as they pray in front of a statue of Lord Buddha on the eve of his…
South Korea’s big churches reopen
South Korea's large churches reopened on Sunday, requiring worshipers to keep their distance and wear masks, after the government relaxed restrictions on…
Muslims mark Ramadan with unprecedented virus lockdowns
Muslims around the world began marking Ramadan under coronavirus lockdown on Friday with unprecedented bans on family gatherings and mass prayers, while…
Cypriots celebrate Easter under lockdown
Cypriots had a different Easter experience this year, with restrictive measures preventing them from going to church or attending big family gatherings.…
Orthodox Christians — 300 million worldwide — today are observing Easter, their biggest holiday
Officials in Eastern Europe and the Middle East urged people not to attend services, fearing this would lead to a spike in…
Over 100 priests have died in Italy due to Coronavirus pandemic
Over 100 priests have died in Italy with the coronavirus, the Italian Bishops Conference (CEI) said Friday. "They have offered up their…
Society has to stand behind women victims of domestic violence – Pope
Pope Francis said that society had to stand behind women victims of domestic violence, as abuse increased around the world during coronavirus…
Virtual service with photos of the members in the church
Photos of believers who were asked to send in pictures are attached to the rows of seats, for an Internet broadcast service…
With dawn comes hope
Pope Francis presided over the most solemn and noblest of all solemnities, the Easter Vigil, on Saturday evening in a near empty…
Easter is not cancelled – Coronavirus will not overcome us – Queen Elizabeth
Easter is not cancelled and is needed as much as ever, the Queen has said, as she urges Britain to take heart…
A solitary Pope presided the Via Crucis on Good Friday
Pope Francis presides the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) in the empty square outside the Saint Peter's Basilica, due the lockdown…
Turin’s Holy Shroud veneration to be broadcast live on Holy Saturday
On Saturday 11 April, there will be an extraordinary veneration of the Shroud in Turin Cathedral, which will be broadcast live on…