Anti-conversion laws examined through sociological lens
By Matters India Reporter Mumbai, August 9, 2026: The Institute of Indian Culture (IIC), run by the Society of the
Bishop of Miao appointed to Vatican’s International Council for Catechesis
By Matters India Reporter Miao, August 8, 2026: Pope Leo has appointed Salesian Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao in India’s
Indian nun joins Vatican consultative body on consecrated life
By Matters India Reporter VATICAN CITY, August 6, 2026: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Maria Nirmalini, Superior General of
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
Veteran Indian journalist receives papal honour
By Matters India Reporter KOCHI, August 10, 2010: Veteran journalist
Indian media leader elected vice president of SIGNIS
By Matters India Reporter Kigali, August 9, 2026: Indian media
Tea garden girls showcase rugby stage for indigenous pride
By C.M. Paul Saraswatipur Tea Garden, August 9, 2026: For
Tea garden girls showcase rugby stage for indigenous pride
By C.M. Paul Saraswatipur Tea Garden, August 9, 2026: For girls growing up in a tea garden where opportunities are often limited, a rugby field has become a place to find confidence, recognition and a voice. The Jungle Crows girls’ rugby team from Saraswatipur near Siliguri marked International Indigenous People’s
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
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
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
Veteran Indian journalist receives papal honour
By Matters India Reporter KOCHI, August 10, 2010: Veteran journalist and former president of the Indian Catholic Press Association, Ignatius Gonsalves, has been conferred the Papal Honour of Chevalier (Knight) of the Order of St. Sylvester by Pope Leo XIV. Gonsalves, a member of Infant Jesus Parish, Ernakulam, was among
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,
