#Christmas

Myanmar. Msgr. Kung (Hakha): “No decorations and no Christmas carols. This Christmas will be celebrated in silence”

Brutal executions, people being arrested and on the run, families torn apart, churches and places of worship attacked and desecrated.…

Romania: Card. Muresan, “get vaccinated. Grateful to those who risk their health in their mission”

Romania: Orthodox Patriarch Daniel, Christmas message calling for solidarity and generosity. “Responsible for one’s own health and that of others”

Czech Republic: Christian Christmas project bringing light into the darkness

English Christian Churches’ initiatives leading up to Christmas

A classical music CD at the top of the charts, a video that restores the religious dimension of Christmas at…

Malta: Caritas, 800 meals to the most in need on Christmas Day. Covid prevents traditional lunch at the Curia. Friendly phone line for the lonely

Denmark: new Covid-19 restrictions. Specific rules also for Masses during the Christmas season

Slovakia: bishops invite to responsible behaviour during Christmas and to vaccination

Hong Kong. Father Paolo (missionary): “This Christmas, many homes will switch off their lights”

“The prevailing feeling in Hong Kong today is a loss of hope for the future.” Father Paolo, italian missionary, describes…

Netherlands: Christmas message from Bishops. “There is light in the dark clouds of the pandemic”. Reference to the Synod

Russia: Mgr. Werth (Novosibirsk), Christmas letter consecrated to the Synod. “Dare and discuss topical issues of Church life”