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Philippine officials prioritise themselves for Covid-19 testing

MANILA (UCAN): At least 34 senior Philippine government officials, along with their family members, skipped…

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Agency demands prisoner release to contain Covid-19

SÃO PAULO (CNS): The Prison Pastoral, an organisation linked to the Brazilian Bishops’ Conference, demanded…

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São Paulo Archdiocese offers centre to house homeless with Covid-19

SÃO PAULO (CNS): The Archdiocese of São Paulo, Brazil, offered the city a community centre,…

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Pope prays for people in financial difficulty because of pandemic

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis offered prayers for everyone, particularly families, facing financial difficulties because of…

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Watch video as Pope and Christian leaders join in prayer for end to Covid-19 pandemic
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Watch video as Pope and Christian leaders join in prayer for end to Covid-19 pandemic

VATICAN (CNS): On March 25, joined by Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant Church leaders and faithful…

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Pope to impart extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing on March 27 (March 28, Hong Kong time)
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Pope to impart extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing on March 27 (March 28, Hong Kong time)

VATICAN (CNS): In response to the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said he will…

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Plenary indulgence granted to Covid-19 patients and caregivers
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Plenary indulgence granted to Covid-19 patients and caregivers

VATICAN (Vatican News): On 20 March, the Apostolic Penitentiary issued a decree, signed by Mauro…

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