2020 03 15 Christian News Bulletin

CHRISTIAN CHARITY IN UGANDA
Premier Christian News reports that a Christian charity which helps bring people out of poverty by giving them loans to invest in small businesses has expanded its operations to a refugee camp in Uganda. The Palorinya refugee settlement in Moyo is home to over 121,000 refugees and over 48,000 Ugandan nationals. VisionFund Intentional, which is part of World Vision, said more than 6,000 child refugees so far have been impacted by an equivalent of $90,000 in loans disbursed to parents.

POPE TO VISIT INDONESIA
According to the Christian Telegraph Pope Francis’ expected trip to Muslim-majority Indonesia next September might include a Eucharistic celebration at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium in Senayan. While the delegation’s schedule and details are still being worked out, Cardinal Suharyo, who heads the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia, said that a Vatican delegation will be in Indonesia this month, after which the pontiff’s itinerary and activities will be announced.

FAITH FILM FESTIVAL
A film festival devoted to faith-based films has been planned for Australia and New Zealand. From April 5th to 29th, Heritage Films in partnership with Hoyts cinemas will bring a wide range of hope-filled, uplifting and inspirational content to audiences in both countries. The festival will launch just prior to Easter.