Mathias Hariyadi

The Sisters of Saint Charles Borromeo and the Jesuits welcome destitute people with no place to remain in isolation. Yesterday over 22,000 new coronavirus cases were reported with more than a thousand deaths.

The ceremony had been postponed twice because of the pandemic. Card. Suharyo presided at the ordination. The ceremony was held in the church of St Therese of Lisieux in accordance with health care protocols.

The archbishop condemns the harassment of a disabled Papuan by two Air Force officers, calls for targeted training and legal action “based on loving care, not revenge and violence”.

Akidi Tio's family makes the donation through the provincial police. Most of the money will be used to buy oxygen supplies, build a self-quarantine facility, and support health workers.

President Joko Widodo extends restrictions until August 2. Yesterday more than 38,000 new cases and over 1,000 deaths. Small traders are protesting.

Church leaders agree with President Widodo's decision to extend tough emergency restrictions until 25 July.

Tomorrow is the Muslim festival of the sacrifice. With about 50,000 new daily cases, the government has banned public celebrations and issued strict health protocols for the slaughter of animals. For experts, post-Ramadan travel contributed to the current health crisis.

With more than 50,000 new cases a day, more and more Indonesians are self-isolating, forced to rely on home deliveries of food and other basic necessities. Delivery workers fear being infected with the Delta variant, but they need to work.

The administrators of the Cikadut cemetery asked a family to pay US$ 275 to bury a relative who died from COVID-19. The case came to light thanks to complaints posted on social media. For Father Rusbani, “extortion is shameful”.

The culprit has already been arrested. The building suffered minor damage, but residents complain of acts of intolerance against Christians and the lack of support from the authorities.

The new measure will remain in force until at least 20 July. Yesterday Indonesia reported almost 22,000 new cases. Beds in intensive care units and oxygen are in short supply. The government wants to boost the vaccination rollout.

The decision was made after almost 21,000 new cases of coronavirus have been registered in the country. To escape the increase in infections on other islands, many Indonesians had moved to Bali. Rapid tests will no longer be accepted.