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by Park Chan-kyong The controversial Manmin Central Church in Seoul, whose pastor Lee Jae-rok is in prison for rape, has been linked to 22 Covid-19 cases This comes as many South Korean churches went ahead with services on Sunday, despite pleas for social distancing Published: 12:00pm, 30 Mar, 2020 Updated: 11:15pm, 30 Mar, 20206.3k Workers …
Jinja Honchō Official Website: https://www.jinjahoncho.or.jp/ (JAP) https://www.jinjahoncho.or.jp/en/ (ENG) (The original document is only available in Japanese) 26.02.2020 In the first part the message says that “As for new coronavirus infections, cases of infection have already been confirmed in Japan, and it is feared that the number of infected people will increase.”Then, to prevent infection to …
Click here VGP – The Government has decided to ban all cultural, sports and entertainment activities at public places from March 28 to April 15, according to a directive signed by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Religious rituals and activities of over 20 people and all gatherings outside offices, schools and hospitals shall be suspended …
Source: https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/e-event/Imperial-Throne-r02.html The Imperial Household Agency (Kunaicho 宮内庁), the independent agency that organizes the life and the duties of Imperial Family, has closed the Imperial Palace, East Gardens and other places to visitors. The Public Viewing of the Imperial Throne and Other Ceremonial Items, which was scheduled from March 1st at Kyoto Imperial Palace, has …
by Dani Muhtada* One of the difficult challenges in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 is the counterproductive attitude exhibited by some religious communities. Although the government has called on the public to stay put and avoid the crowds (physical distancing), some religious groups still intend to hold gatherings involving many people. The Ijtima …
Source: https://cruxnow.com/church-in-asia/2020/03/priests-in-india-face-charges-for-breaking-covid-19-restrictions-on-mass-gatherings/ MUMBAI, India – A Catholic priest in India has been arrested after breaking coronavirus restrictions by organizing a prayer meeting in the state of Kerala. Father P. Pauly was taken into custody on Monday by Kerat police after an early morning prayer session at the Kudapuzha Nithyasahaya Matha Church at Chalakudy, near Kochi. …
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