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The onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, which has left nearly two million people dead, has seen Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh worshippers seek solace in prayer. ....
Published on: Saturday, January 16, 2021 By: AFP Text Size: With places of worship often closed and mass gatherings banned for fear of fanning infections, believers are turning to religious leaders for answers. (AFP) PARIS: The onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, which has left nearly two million people dead, has seen Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh worshippers seek solace in prayer. With places of worship often closed and mass gatherings banned for fear of fanning infections, believers are turning to religious leaders, or to the heavens for answers. On a sidewalk in Mexico City, Enriqueta Romero tends to a small shrine honouring Our Lady of the Holy Death. The tiny altar, surrounded by candles, plastic virgins and grim reaper figurines is one of the last prayer spaces open in town. ....
Solace In Prayer As Pandemic Toll Nears Two Million By AFP bureaus on January 15 2021 1:38 PM The onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, which has left nearly two million people dead, has seen Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh worshippers seek solace in prayer. With places of worship often closed and mass gatherings banned for fear of fanning infections, believers are turning to religious leaders, or to the heavens for answers. On a sidewalk in Mexico City, Enriqueta Romero tends to a small shrine honouring Our Lady of the Holy Death. The tiny altar, surrounded by candles, plastic virgins and grim reaper figurines is one of the last prayer spaces open in town. ....
Text size In Thailand, Buddhist funerals can last up to 100 days but the coronavirus pandemic is forcing families to drastically tone down their traditions. Sprinkling rose and marigold petals over cremated bone fragments as a monk chanted, Pakawat Jityomnant reflected on a conundrum unique to the Covid-19 era. Had he adequately paid respect to his late father, while ensuring his last rites did not contribute to the disease spreading? With virus infections on the rise in Thailand, the family opted to compress patriarch Wichai s final farewell to a one-day affair compared with the usual 72 hours or more. Coming to the temple is dangerous. Even the monks themselves are afraid, Pakawat, a Bangkok antiques trader, told AFP. ....