Church

Karnataka Asks PM Modi To Allow Reopening Of Religious Places From June 1

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday May 27, 2020

Religious places in Karnataka could open on June 1 if Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has his way. The Chief Minister said he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that Karnataka be allowed to reopen temples, mosques, churches and other religious places.

Kerala Right-Wing Activists On The Run After Demolishing Church Movie Set

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Monday May 25, 2020

At a time when Kerala is focussing on all possible measures to contain COVID 19 and restart its economic activities, a group of right wing activists have allegedly demolished a movie set which involved a church set up.

High Commissioner Gopal Baglay Visits Gangaramaya Temple, St Anthony's Church In Colombo

India News | ANI | Saturday May 23, 2020

Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner of India Gopal Baglay visited Gangaramaya Temple and St Anthony's Church in Colombo on Saturday morning to pray to Lord Buddha for health, peace and prosperity of the people of Sri Lanka and India and their friendship and cooperation.

Mizoram "Powehouse Of Love": Chief Minister On Church Move To Fight Coronavirus

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday May 16, 2020

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga thanked Churches in the state for accepting state government's request to allow church halls to be used as quarantine facilities amid coronavirus crisis, saying that the move has proved Mizoram as a powerhouse of "love, peace and unity".

US Church Sues Zoom After Hacker Streams Porn During Bible Study

World News | Sanya Jain | Friday May 15, 2020

A church in California is suing video chat company Zoom after a hacker infiltrated an online Bible study class to stream porn.

Australia Church Fined For Selling Bleach As "Miracle" Coronavirus Cure

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 13, 2020

A church in Australia has been fined for unlawfully advertising a purported "miracle" coronavirus cure that contains a bleach product, the Therapeutic Goods Administration said Wednesday.

After Surviving Wars, Pestilence, Religions Use Technology to Beat Pandemic

Reuters | Tuesday May 12, 2020

Worshipers have taken to online connections as the dangers of the virus and uncertainty of self-isolation deepen their spirituality and strengthen their faith, the clerics said.

Larger Public Interest Should Be Considered: Kerala High Court On Plea For Opening Churches

Kerala News | ANI | Saturday May 9, 2020

Kerala High Court on Friday said that the petitioner, seeking directions to allow opening of churches in the state in the wake of various lockdown relaxations, can move a representation for modification of the lockdown guidelines.

Sri Lanka Observes Silence For Victims On Easter Attacks Anniversary

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 21, 2020

Survivors of last year's devastating Islamist suicide bombings in Sri Lanka held a private anniversary service Tuesday because of a coronavirus lockdown as the nation paid tribute with a two-minute silence.

Sri Lanka Church 'Forgives' 2019 Suicide Bombers Who Killed 279 People

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 12, 2020

Sri Lanka's Roman Catholic Church said Sunday it had forgiven the suicide bombers behind the attacks that killed at least 279 people last Easter.

Easter 2020: PM Modi Says He Hopes This Day Adds "Strength To Overcome COVID-19"

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Sunday April 12, 2020

This year's Easter Sunday is being spent by devotees at home due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown amid coronavirus pandemic, as churches across the country will remain closed, while some of them are live-streaming services.

Good Friday 2020: Christians Pray From Home Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 10, 2020

Amidst the lockdown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Good Friday was marked by an absence of worshippers in churches but the address of clergymen was livestreamed on social media platforms.

Before Stepping Back As Royals, Prince Harry, Meghan Reunite With Queen

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday March 9, 2020

The British royal couple Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle joined the Queen for a church service in Windsor, as they were wrapping up their last engagements before stepping back as senior royals on March 31.

South Korea Seeks Coronavirus Murder Charges, Over 3,000 Dead Worldwide

India News | Reuters | Monday March 2, 2020

South Korea sought murder charges against leaders of a secretive church at the heart of its ballooning coronavirus outbreak on Monday as the global death toll rose above 3,000 and the Chinese province at the epicentre reported a fall in new cases.

Pope Francis Expels Kerala Priest Jailed For Raping 16-Year-Old Girl

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 1, 2020

Adhering to a policy of "zero tolerance" towards clergy who sexually exploit minors, Pope Francis has expelled a Kerala priest convicted of rape from all priestly duties and rights, according to church officials.