Vatican City, Feb 24, 2019: Pope Francis has outlined eight points that the Church will focus on in an “all-out battle” against the sexual abuse of minors to, he said, “turn this evil into an opportunity for purification.” “We need to recognize with humility and courage that we stand faceContinue Reading
By Nikhat Fatima New Delhi, Feb. 24, 2019: The Dignity March, launched by a group of NGOs to end sexual violence against women and children in India, urged survivors to break their silence and share their stories without feeling ashamed or stigmatized. The 65-day march that started 65 days agoContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Itanagar, Feb. 24, 2019: A Christian body in Arunachal Pradesh on February 24 appealed for peace after a mob set fire to the house of the deputy chief minister of the northeastern Indian state. “We pray for our state of Arunachal Pradesh still reeling with painContinue Reading
Golaghat, Feb 24, 2019: At least 72 more people succumbed to alcohol poisoning in two districts of Assam on Feb 23, taking the death toll to 114 in what has turned into one of the worst episodes of mass hooch deaths in recent years. The deaths, mostly of tea estateContinue Reading
New Delhi, Fe 24, 2019: After realizing that proper education is a distant dream for his soon-to-be born child, Ahmed Ali decided not to let the coming generation suffer in privation and penury. The rickshaw-puller from Karimganj district Assam has built nine schools, ever since he envisioned the need forContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kolkota, Feb 24, 2019: People need to read the Bible with new eyes to express solidarity with the marginalized people, says a theology professor. Father V. John, who teaches the New Testament at Bishop’s College Kolkata, was speaking on Feb 23 at an ecumenical seminar heldContinue Reading
Dibrugarh,Feb 24, 2019: Reverend Father Albert Hemrom on February 24 became the youngest bishop of northeastern India. The 49-year-old was ordained the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Dibrugarh, Assam, watched by a large number of people at the Bishop’s House, Dibrugarh. Archbishop Emeritus Thomas Menamparampil led the ceremonies. HeContinue Reading
By AC Michael New Delhi, Feb. 24, 2019: Heads of different religions in India have pledged to promote inter-religious harmony in the country. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) in association with Federation of Catholic Associations of Archdiocese of Delhi and Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) India, organized “Peace SolidarityContinue Reading
By Nithiya Sagayam Pune, Feb 24, 2019: The annual assembly of the Association of Franciscan Families of India (AFFI) ended on Feb 22 with a yearlong plan to revive the charism of their founder Saint Francis of Assisi. In the four-day event — attended by generals, provincials and other majorContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bengaluru, Feb 23, 2019: More than 1000 people including bishops, priests, religious and lay people attended the “Kandhamal Day” celebration reconnecting with Christian faith in Bengaluru, on Feb 22 at the Good Shepherd Auditorium. Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore and the Karnataka Region Catholic Bishops’ CouncilContinue Reading