By Midhun J Francis Rome, Oct 1, 2023: Pope Francis has addressed thousands of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, during an ecumenical prayer vigil, which served as a prelude to the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod. Representatives from various Christian traditions, including Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Mainline Protestant, and Evangelical-PentecostalContinue Reading

By Joe Palathunkal Ahmedabad, Sept 16, 2023: A renowned Jesuit missiologist, who had studied missionary life as part of his vocation within the vocation, has died. Father Joseph Valiamangalam died of diabetic complication on September 14 at Vadodara in Gujarat state. He was 73. He was a member of theContinue Reading

By Matters India Reporter Kochi, Sept 13, 2023: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has published the Directory for Lay Catechists that contains directives and norms regarding the identity, formation, and role of lay catechists. The directory was released September 12 by Archbishop Joseph Kalathiparambil of Verapoly, byContinue Reading