As part of her contribution to the fight against Covid-19, Bangladesh has proposed to establish an OIC Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund, based on voluntary contributions of the Member States. A statement signed by Md. Tohidul Islam Senior Information Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairssays the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has committed to strengthen the… Continue reading OIC Executive Committee Resolve to Jointly Tackle Covid-19_Ada Nkong

Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest shrines, has announced that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will start Friday, as Muslims worldwide face unprecedented restrictions to counter coronavirus. “Based on the sighting of the new month’s moon … it has been decided that Friday is the start of the month of Ramadan,” the royal court… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Announces Ramadan Starts Friday_Ada Nkong

The Parish priest St John of the Cross Mararaba has called on Christians to listen and reflect more to the teachings of Christ. Speaking at a family mass to mark the Easter Sunday, Fr Garba said the nature of this years celebration in the midst of Covid-19 is a pointer to the fact that God… Continue reading Fr Augustine Garba Urges Christians to Listen More to Christ Teachings_Ada Nkong

Christians have been urged to celebrate the resurrection of Christ in their homes in obedience to the government's stay at home directive.Chief Captain Hart Modey made the call in an Easter message to Christians."Dear friends,family members,all Christians and Muslims across the world as we celebrate the death and resurrection of our lord Jesus Christ, i… Continue reading Chief Modey Urges Christians to Observe Covid-19 Guidelines as They Celebrate Easter_Ada Nkong

Pope Francis carries a candle in procession as he arrives to celebrate the Easter Vigil in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 20, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) See POPE-EASTER-VIGIL April 20, 2019. After the Sabbath” (Mt 28:1), the women went to the tomb. This is how the Gospel of this holy Vigil began: with… Continue reading Pope Francis Easter Vigil 2020 Homily _Ada Nkong

Despite the relaxation of the lockdown by the Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike to allow Christians celebrate the Easter, the Catholic Bishop of Portharcourt Diocese, His Lordship, Bishop Camilius Etukudoh says there will be no masses at Easter because of the Coronavirus Pandemic. In a letter to Priests, religious and Laity in the diocese,… Continue reading Catholic Church in Rivers State Turns Down Ease of Lockdown, No Easter Masses_Ada Nkong

Pope Francis prays as he celebrates the Mass of the Lord's Supper April 9, 2020, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media via Reuters) See POPE-HOLY-THURSDAY April 9, 2020. The Eucharist. Service. Anointing. The reality we live today in this liturgy is the Lord who wants to remain with us in the… Continue reading Full Text of Pope Francis Sermon on Holy Thursday _Ada Nkong

Pope Francis carries a crucifix during the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday at St Peter's Basilica, on April 19, 2019 in the Vatican. - Christians around the world are marking the Holy Week, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, leading up to his resurrection on Easter. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)… Continue reading Pope Francis Presides Over Celebration of Passion of Christ, Venerates the Cross _Ada Nkong