By Purushottam Nayak Bhubaneswar, Dec. 22, 2018: Odisha Chief Minister Navin Patnaik joined a Christmas program in Bhubaneswar organized by the Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar on December 21, 2018. “This is the fourth time he is joining the programs organized by the Archdiocese of Cuttak-Bhubaneswar. Three times for Christmas and onceContinue Reading
By Jose Kalapura Patna, Dec 22, 2018: An inter-religious Christmas celebration in Patna emphasized the need of peace and religious harmony at a time when violence is committed in the name of religion. The Christmas Milan was organized on December 22 by Patna Peace Mission, an inter-religious group for harmony,Continue Reading
Vatican City, Dec. 22, 2018: On Dec. 21 evening, Pope Francis visited the Pope emeritus in order to exchange Christmas greetings. As he has done every year since his election, Pope Francis on Dec. 21 made the short journey to the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, for a Christmas visit with hisContinue Reading
Young expatriates of Indian origin in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have come out with their own version of a video in English on the official theme song of the World Youth Day that takes place in Panama in a month’s time. Young people from around the world are convergingContinue Reading
Houston, Dec. 22, 2018: Three Indian-origin students have been named among the 25 most influential teens of 2018 by Time magazine for making a mark across numerous fields. Indian-American Kavya Kopparapu, Rishab Jain, and British-Indian Amika George are among the group who have become an inspiration for youngsters across theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kochi, Dec. 22, 2018: Pope Francis has erected a new Syro-Malabar diocese in Canada – Mississauga – and appointed Monsignor Jose Kalluvelil as its first bishop. The announcement was made at 12 noon on December 22 in the Vatican and its corresponding time in India andContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Dec. 22, 2018: Bishop Emeritus Robert Kerketta of Tezpur, the first native Catholic prelate from northeastern India, died on December 22. The death occurred at 12:30 pm at Baptist Christian Hospital in Tezpur, a town in Assam state. The Salesian prelate was 86. The funeralContinue Reading
KOTHAMANGALAM, Dec 21 : As tension prevailed, the stand-off between the warring Orthodox and Jacobite factions over control of the Kothamangalam Mar Thoma Cheriya Palli Church, entered its second day. The police forcefully on Dec 21 took into custody Orthodox priest Father Thomas Paul Ramban, who armed with a HighContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Dec. 21, 2018: Construction of 95 million toilets, distribution of 58 million LPG cylinders and opening of 300 million bank accounts for the poor are among the achievements of the Modi government, according to K J Alphons, the only Christian in the federal cabinet.Continue Reading
By Matters India reporter Kolkata, Dec. 21, 2018: An internationally renowned Jain leader says unity in diversity is the fundamental characteristic of Indian culture. “It is our responsibility to preserve and promote the multiplicity and pluralism,” Acharya Lokesh Muni said on December 21 at a function in Kolkata to honorContinue Reading