Northeast bishops urge peace amid Manipur violence crisis
By Matters India Reporter Shillong, September 12, 2026: Catholic bishops from Northeast India issued a strong appeal for peace and
Millions celebrate Mother Mary’s nativity at Vailankanni
By Sunil D’Cruz Vailankanni, September 11, 2026: Millions of pilgrims from across India and abroad gathered at the Shrine Basilica
West Bengal Christian group condemns hate campaign
By Matters India Reporter Kolkata, September 11, 2026: The Bangiya Khristiya Parisheba (BCP), a Christian community organisation in India’s West
Church roof collapse in Vellore kills three workers
By Matters India Vellore, September 11, 2026 : Three workers were killed and several others injured after the roof slab
Northeast bishops urge peace amid Manipur violence crisis
By Matters India Reporter Shillong, September 12, 2026: Catholic bishops
Millions celebrate Mother Mary’s nativity at Vailankanni
By Sunil D’Cruz Vailankanni, September 11, 2026: Millions of pilgrims
West Bengal Christian group condemns hate campaign
By Matters India Reporter Kolkata, September 11, 2026: The Bangiya
Centenary tributes honor visionary Santali leader
By Isaac Harold Gomes Tapan, September 3, 2026: The centenary of legendary Adivasi leader, Santali litterateur and four‑time legislator Nathaniyal Robinson Murmu was celebrated with reverence and cultural pride at Nathaniyal Murmu Memorial College in South Dinajpur. Murmu, born Sept. 3, 1926, and remembered as a teacher, reformer, and politician,
Catholic media leads fight as Ebola crisis deepens
By Matters India Reporter Kinshasa, September 8, 2026: As the Democratic Republic of the Congo confronts a rapidly worsening Ebola outbreak, communities and health workers face the crisis amid conflict, displacement and an already fragile health care system. Since May 15, 2026, the government of the Democratic Republic of the
Latin Church leaders meet Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
By Matters India Reporter VATICAN CITY September 1, 2026: The office bearers of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Aug. 28, holding a cordial 45‑minute discussion on the life, mission and pastoral concerns of the Latin Catholic Church in India.
Indian media leader elected vice president of SIGNIS
By Matters India Reporter Kigali, August 9, 2026: Indian media professional, academic and filmmaker Magimai Pragasam has been elected Vice President of SIGNIS World, the World Catholic Association for Communication, during its global congress in Kigali, Rwanda. The election, held August 7, places him in one of the association’s highest
Nazareth sisters promote holistic healing with nature
By Thomas Scaria Kunnoth, September 7, 2026: A few months ago, Sidharth Jayakrishnan underwent a nature-based treatment at the center managed by the Nazareth Sisters in Kunnoth, a village in Kerala state. He is among more than 10,000 people who have achieved holistic recovery at the Nazareth Nature Cure Centre
Indian priest’s book on Pope Leo XIV released
By Matters India Reporter Vatican City, March 6, 2026: A book on Pope Leo XIV written in English by Father John Puthuva, an Indian priest who works in Australia, was released in the Vatican. The ceremony was held at the Augustinian Institute in the Vatican. Monsignor Renzo Pegararo, the president
Millions celebrate Mother Mary’s nativity at Vailankanni
By Sunil D’Cruz Vailankanni, September 11, 2026: Millions of pilgrims from across India and abroad gathered at the Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Vailankanni, Tamil Nadu, on Sept. 7 and 8 to celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, one of the most significant Marian
Kerala riders on tri-nation accessibility awareness ride
C. M. Paul Siliguri, Feb 19, 2026: A team of differently abled riders from Kerala is on a 12,000-km journey across India, Nepal, and Bhutan to create awareness of accessibility. The mission features two wheelchair users with mobility impairments, accompanied by three escorts. Their vehicles—a retrofitted TVS Scooty and a
Education group honoured for expanding AI access in India
By Matters India Reporter MUMBAI, September 11, 2026: International STEAM Research (ISR) won a national award for its work using artificial intelligence to broaden educational opportunities and improve access to technology in underserved communities. The organisation received the Special Recognition Award for AI for Social Impact at the TOI AI
Towards an All-India prayer movement for justice and peace
By Jose Kuttianimattathil Rome, July 24, 2026: “What can I do?” Many of us ask this question when confronted with injustice, the erosion of human rights, and the growing disregard for truth that we witness every day. Too often, however, the question is not born of a desire to act
Philosophical prescription for the ego-virus
By C.M. Paul KOLKATA, 12 August 2026:In his latest work, Antivirus: Choiceless Awareness, Father Scaria Thuruthiyil, Professor Emeritus of Contemporary Philosophy at the Salesian Pontifical University, Rome, diagnoses the human ego as a “virus” infecting minds with sorrow, anxiety, and fear. Published by Royal Book Publishing, the 128-page volume is
Mother Teresa documentary premieres in Kolkata
By Matters India Kolkata, September 5: An international documentary exploring the life and legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta is set to premiere September 5 evening on the saint’s feast day, highlighting her decades of service to the poor and examining what its producers describe as her enduring message of
Young musician brings ancient indian tradition to dialogue
By Matters India Reporter Pilar, August 10, 2026: A contemplative Rudra Veena recital by young musician Mrunali Desai highlighted Yuva Sadbhav 2026, a youth interfaith gathering at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre in Goa, western India. Desai, a disciple of Vidushi Jyoti Hegde of the Khandarbani tradition, explored Raag Bhimpalasi in