Mumbai Archdiocese warns of anti‑conversion law misuse
By Matters India Reporter Mumbai, August 4, 2026 The Archdiocese of Bombay has expressed “deep concern” over the President of
Believers foil intrusion in West Bengal rural parish, priest stands firm
By Matters India Reporter Kolkata, August 3, 2026: Swift police intervention and community solidarity thwarted an attempted intimidation at the
Same aggressor targets more pastors in West Bengal
By Matters India Reporter KOLKATA, August 1, 2026: A disturbing pattern of intimidation has emerged in South 24 Parganas, where
Threats on pastor, Christians in Bengal branded ‘anti-nationals’
Matters India Reporter Sandeshkhali, July 31, 2026: A disturbing incident of intimidation and threats against a Christian pastor has shaken
Young Divine Word missionaries gather, renew spirit
By Matters India Reporter Steyl, August 4, 2026: Twenty-three young
Mumbai Archdiocese warns of anti‑conversion law misuse
By Matters India Reporter Mumbai, August 4, 2026 The Archdiocese
Brutal assault on students condemned by Catholic press
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, 25, 2026: The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) has issued a strong condemnation of what it called a “brutal assault on students” during a recent protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding accountability and justice for those affected. “The reported use of excessive
Young Divine Word missionaries gather, renew spirit
By Matters India Reporter Steyl, August 4, 2026: Twenty-three young Divine Word Missionaries from ten European provinces and regions gathered at the Society’s Motherhouse in Steyl from July 20 to 25, 2026, to deepen their missionary identity and strengthen intercultural fraternity. The week began with introductions and a pilgrimage to
Monsoon disasters spur call for aid across India
By Matters India Reporter Bangkok, July 31, 2026: The Christian Conference of Asia voiced deep concern over the devastation caused by floods and landslides across India, urging churches and humanitarian partners to assist communities grappling with loss, displacement and widespread damage. In a statement released July 28, the regional ecumenical
Asian churches urge action against online trafficking
By Matters India Reporter Bangkok, July 30, 2026: The Christian Conference of Asia called for urgent action against human trafficking linked to cyber scam operations, warning that thousands of people are being exploited through schemes that lure victims with false job opportunities and promises of a better future. In a
Record holder for blood donation in India
By George Kommattam Kanhangad, August 1, 2026: Good Samaritan Sister Jaya Anto Mangalath holds the national record for the most blood donations by a woman in India. The Talent Record Book recognized her in March 2024 when she gave blood for the 117th time. Mangalath was born in Alappuzha, Kerala
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
Bishop honors first MBBS doctor from remote hill parish
By C.M. Paul KALIMPONG, August 3, 2026: The faithful of St Alphonsa Quasi Parish, Samthar, celebrated a historic milestone as Jennifer Lepcha, as the first youth from the parish to earn a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree, was felicitated during the parish patronal feast on August
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
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
Original Bible plays in Bengali
By Isaac Harold Gomes Kolkata, August 4, 2026: This book Bible Natya Sanchoy is a collection of 33 original Bible plays compiled/edited by Dr Suranjan Midde (Professor, Bengali Faculty, Rabindra Bharati University). Midde is a well-known figure in the literary circles of Bengal and Bangladesh, particularly for his in-depth research
Saint or strategist? Venice film Mother recasts Teresa of Calcutta
By C.M. Paul* Kolkata, December 12, 2025 — For decades, Mother Teresa of Calcutta has been canonized in public memory as the “Saint of the Gutters”—a figure of pure compassion beyond reproach. Teona Strugar Mitevska’s new film Mother, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival opening the Orizzonti section,
