Pro-Hindu party to complain against Goa archbishop
2016-12-30
Those who listened to the prelate should also face actionContinue Reading
UAE church says ‘working’ for release of kidnapped Indian priest
2016-12-30
Dubai: The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia said it has got “strong indications” that Father Tom Uzhunnalil, the Indian priest who was kidnapped by Islamic State terrorists in Yemen earlier this year, is alive. The church said it is making “all efforts to secure a safe release” of the priestContinue Reading
Mangalore to host 10th National Youth Convention
2016-12-30
The convention will be held during January 14-22Continue Reading
Second Catholic priest brings joy to Naga village
2016-12-30
Phek: A village in Nagaland rejoiced at the ordination of its second Catholic priest. Bishop James Thoppil of Kohima ordained Fr Vekupa Rhakho George at St. Mary School Ground in Lozaphuhu, Phek, on December 28. Dressed in traditional dress, Fr. George was led to the altar by the village eldersContinue Reading
Church vandalized in northern India
2016-12-30
The attackers alleged forcible conversionContinue Reading
40 percent seats for girls in proposed minority institutes
2016-12-30
The government plans to set up world class institutesContinue Reading
Christians most persecuted religious group in the world: Study
2016-12-30
Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world, with around 90,000 killed for their faith in 2016, the director of a leading religious study group has said. Massimo Introvigne, Director of the Centre for Studies on New Religions (Cesnur), told Vatican Radio that around half a billion ChristiansContinue Reading
1000 sand Santa Clauses cheer Puri
2016-12-29
By Santosh Digal Puri: “Wishing for happiness is a common to all and I wish to communicate to the world that through the creation of at least 1000 sand Santa Clauses,” a noted sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik told Matters India on Dec 29. Hundreds of tourists flock to Puri duringContinue Reading
Nepal restores Christmas as public holiday
2016-12-29
Reversing a decision made earlier this year, the government of Nepal restored Christmas to the list of public holidays. The Government decision to reinstate Christmas as a national holiday, was reportedly taken under pressure from minority groups. Back in April this year, the government of former Prime Minister Khadga PrasadContinue Reading