Tag: Christmas
Let the nonviolent Messiah in
Humanity, blinded by selfishness and hatred, has failed to welcome the nonviolent Messiah... humanity is being destroyed by violence
IN PHOTOS: Philippines’ lantern parade amplifies #NoToJeepneyPhaseout call
The spectacle of lights and colors with different lanterns put into the spotlight the current social issues and human rights concerns
Inter-religious Christmas celebration held in India
The event, held on December 16, brought together people from various faith communities to celebrate the spirit of Christmas
Pope Francis: Vatican Nativity scene should prompt prayers for the Holy...
"We cannot help but think of the drama that the inhabitants of the Holy Land are experiencing... especially to children and their parents"
Manila authorizes Christmas convoy to cheer up troops in South China...
As many as 40 civilian boats would participate in the convoy, which will conduct its trip from December 10 to 12
Christians barred from holding Christmas service in Indonesia, rights group claims
The regent said the shop should not be used as a location for worship because it had not been officially designated as such by the government
Russia’s Patriarch Kirill calls for Orthodox Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine
The 76-year-old Orthodox leader is a staunch supporter of President Vladimir Putin and his offensive in Ukraine
Pope Francis: The manger ‘is the throne of our King’
In his message, Pope Francis emphasized the love with which Jesus came into the world, lived, suffered, and died
Widodo greets Indonesia’s Christians with call for stronger ties, environmental protection
Father Suparto said the president’s visit “is history … because it is only Jokowi who has ever come as president to enter our church”
Christians in Pakistan celebrate Christmas amid heightened security
There were no violent attacks to mar the celebration, and many credited the heightened security measures for keeping the peace