Bangladesh

At least two dioceses in Bangladesh have already started holding online religious services for those who are unable to go to church amid the outbreak of the new coronavirus disease.

A group of people with disabilities went on a pilgrimage and gathered at the Diocese of Rajshahi's Mundumala Church in Bangladesh from March 12 to 15.

Pope Francis met religious leaders of different faiths at an Interreligious and Ecumenical Meeting for Peace in Dhaka in 2017. During the event he also blessed a group of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. (Photos by Joe Torres)

Christian leaders met with Bangladesh’s home minister to request special security for this year’s Christmas celebrations.