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
In an interview with BenarNews, the man recently appointed by Pope Francis as the first-ever Catholic cardinal in Muslim-majority Bangladesh spoke of the country’s tolerant traditions and the importance of keeping religion out of politics. The pope elevated Patrick D’Rozario, 73, to the rank of cardinal – the second-highest positionContinue Reading
Dhaka : “Go and seek out the homes of Christians that are the farthest from your parishes and visit them. Bring the joy of the Gospel to these families. Their members need closeness and spiritual advice.” Cardinal Patrick D’Rozario, archbishop of Dhaka asked at a ceremony held at the Archbishop’s ResidenceContinue Reading
Dhaka: A Hindu temple was vandalised and three idols of deities were destroyed by some unknown people in Bangladesh’s northern Netrokona area, triggering panic among the minority community in the Muslim-majority nation. The incident came to light after locals of Mymensinghorohi village in Shingherbangla union under the Netrokona sadar upazilaContinue Reading