Dhaka: During his upcoming apostolic journey to Bangladesh from November 30 to December 2, 2017 Pope Francis will ordain 16 new priests in Dhaka. AsiaNews spoke to some of them who all express their excitement and anticipation at their priestly consecration. They include Jashim Murmu, from the diocese of DinajpurContinue Reading
Film director Goutam Ghose and cine artist Koel Mullick also attendedContinue Reading
By Asgar Qadri Varanasi: Over the last two decades luxury brands have eyed India’s fast-moving economy, booming middle class and youthful population, already among the world’s largest, hoping they had discovered their next big market. But it wasn’t to be. Along with India’s protectionist policies (talks with the European UnionContinue Reading
Ankur has educated young women to lead a better life over the past 20 years.Continue Reading
This Day is meant to encourage believers to react against a culture of discard and waste and to embrace the culture of encounterContinue Reading
The award will be given on December 10Continue Reading
Father Suresh Yamarthy had been sent back to India to “face the consequences of his actions,”Continue Reading
The invitation was handed over to the bishop o November 1Continue Reading
“A child may choose the tutu, princess’s tiara and heels and/or the fireman’s helmet, tool belt and superhero cloak without expectation or comment”.Continue Reading
Sister Berenice Twohill is one of the few people to have survived a POW camp and become a heroine of a film about her experiences.Continue Reading