Philippines' Catholic bishops issue "Oratio Imperata" for rain prayers amid extreme heatwave, agricultural losses, and power strain due to El Niño drought.
Philippines' Catholic bishops urge followers to pray for rain and cooler temperatures amidst extreme heatwave, which has led to school closures and strained power supply. An El Niño drought, causing 5.9bn pesos ($103m) worth of agricultural losses, exacerbates the problem. The bishops issued an "Oratio Imperata" instructing parishes to recite prayers for deliverance from calamities during masses.
May 04, 2024
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