Mob threatens Auxilium sisters over cemetery construction in West Bengal
Matters India Reporter Barasat, 13 July 2026: A tense confrontation erupted, July 12 at the residence of the Auxilium Sisters
Redemptorists clarify identity amid online confusion
By Matters India Reporter Rome, July 10, 2026: Following illicit episcopal consecrations by an ultra-traditionalist group, the Congregation of the
Historic Mumbai church opens for annual feast celebration
By Sunil D’Cruz Mumbai, July 8, 2026: Faith remains the heartbeat of community life as parishioners gathered in reverence for
Anti‑minority incidents escalate in West Bengal under new government
By Matters India Reporter Kolkata, 6 July, 2026: Barely two months after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) assumed power in
Nuns support HIV children, help reintegrate into Indian society
By Thomas Scaria Bengaluru, July 14, 2026: Nuns at the
Convict in Graham Staines murder may be freed
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, July 14, 2026: Dara
Catholic students mark 80 years with global US celebration
Matters India Reporter Maryland, July 14, 2026: The International Young
Convict in Graham Staines murder may be freed
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, July 14, 2026: Dara Singh, the prime convict in the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons, is likely to be released soon after the Odisha State Sentence Review Board recommended his freedom on grounds of “good behavior,” The
Catholic students mark 80 years with global US celebration
Matters India Reporter Maryland, July 14, 2026: The International Young Catholic Students (IYCS) celebrated its 80th anniversary with a solemn and spirited gathering at the Roscoe Nix School Auditorium, 28 June, bringing together former members, clergy, and youth leaders from across the globe. The event, initiated by former YCS members
Youth, laity empowerment marks Syro‑Malabar jubilee in Chicago
By C. M. Paul Chicago, 11 July 2026: The American Syro‑Malabar Diocese of Chicago stepped into its silver jubilee year with a four‑day celebration at McCormick Place, marking 25 years since the erection of the St. Thomas Syro‑Malabar Eparchy in the United States, 9-12 July 2026. What unfolded was not
Syro‑Malabar Chicago cathedral marks 25 years with St. Thomas feast
By C.M. Paul Chicago, July 6, 2026: The Syro‑Malabar Cathedral of St. Thomas in Chicago marked the annual Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle with solemn liturgy, vibrant cultural expressions, and a powerful display of community unity. This year’s celebration carried added significance as it coincided with the 25th anniversary
Nuns support HIV children, help reintegrate into Indian society
By Thomas Scaria Bengaluru, July 14, 2026: Nuns at the Infant Jesus Children’s Home in Bengaluru, southern India, were at a loss this summer. While most residents of the center for children with HIV/AIDS, managed by the Dinasevanasabha (Servants of the Poor) congregation, went home for vacation, 22 stayed and
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
Authoring worlds beyond his years at 12
By Lissy Maruthamkuzhy KOTTAYAM, July 6, 2026: While many 12-year-olds spend their free time playing games or scrolling through social media, Yohan Joseph Biju is busy building fictional worlds, crafting adventures and planning the next installments of a growing novel series. The young author from Kerala has already published three
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
Pope Leo urges priests to embody Christ’s holiness
By India Matters Reporter Vatican City, June 14, 2026: Pope Leo XIV has called on priests to embody holiness through “upright, simple and pure hearts” that remain “contemplative in the midst of action, merciful and faithful in times of trial, and joyful in the gift of himself.” He said the
Indian Church releases book on Communication Theology of Avery Dulles
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, 12 July 2026: A book that seeks to reshape the way the Church understands and practices communication was launched at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) on 11 July 2026. It drew theologians, media professionals, and Church leaders into a conversation inspired by
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,
