Tag: Faith

Vatican has severely limited or excluded public participation in papal events because of coronavirus

Pope Francis asks that we open ourselves to each other and unite, as human beings and as brothers and sisters

Devotion to image of Child Jesus, which is usually dressed as a king, has been part of popular piety in Philippines for centuries

But traditional religious procession that attracts millions of people every year and usually lasts up to 20 hours has been canceled this year due to COVID-19

Along with the devotion to Santo Niño, the Black Nazarene is the most popular object of devotion in the Philippines

He also urged faithful not to make Christmas a sentimental, consumerist event

Cardinal asks faithful to cooperate with health protocols for the benefit of society

May the new born Child fill us with peace and hope that each one of us do our part to renew our families

Citing pandemic, the pope describes it as ‘a time of trial and testing, but also a significant opportunity for conversion and renewed authenticity’

We have managed to remove Jesus Christ from this important event in human history, converting Christmas into a fun-filled, merry making, godless holiday