Tag: Christmas
Religious group holds interfaith Christmas celebration in Goa, India
The event dubbed “Sadbhav Christmas” was held at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre in Pilar Goa and was initiated by the Society of Pilar in Goa
Catholics in Sri Lanka call for boycott of Christmas events organized...
"We have suggested to the bishops to use this moment as an opportunity to express the pain and displeasure of the Catholic community"
Celebration of Christmas Masses brings ‘seasonal Catholics’ back to churches
“Seasonal Catholics” are “those who actively go to church whenever there is an occasion only, such as Christmas”
Filipino Catholics mark start of Christmas with traditional pre-dawn Masses
Today, the novena Mass, whether celebrated traditionally at dawn or in the early evening, is popularly known as “Simbang Gabi”
Catholics in Jakarta hold Christmas concert for indigenous community in Papua
The musical event aimed to raise funds for the Diocese of Agats’ program to send young Asmat people to school
Christmas carolers in India seek police protection for fear of attacks
Christians fear that even presenting gifts during the holidays might be construed as an attempt to lure someone to the Christian faith
Poor Filipino families eke a living from traditional Christmas decors
One of the traditions in the country is making Christmas decors, especially lanterns called "parol"
Pope Francis blesses nativity scene in Vatican
The Guatemalan nativity scene will remain on display in Paul VI Hall in the Vatican until January 8
Catholic Church in Sri Lanka calls for ‘Christmas of sharing’ with...
The Church invited the faithful to convert the money they reserved for superfluous decorations "into a Christmas of sharing" with the poor
Bishop reminds Filipinos to beware of COVID-19 infections during holidays
The Health department on Tuesday warned that COVID-19 infections could reach as high as 2,294 per day by the end of December
Support Our Mission
We work tirelessly each day to tell the stories of those living on the fringe of society in Asia and how the Church in all its forms - be it lay, religious or priests - carries out its mission to support those in need, the neglected and the voiceless.
We need your help to continue our work each day. Make a difference and donate today.
