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By Daniel Cerqueira Afonso Rome, October 19, 2026: October is, in the tradition of the Church, the month of the Rosary. The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7recalls the victory of Lepanto (1571), which Pope Saint Pius V attributed to the Rosary he had asked the

By Irudhaya Jothi Kolkata, October 12, 2026: Dear Sanatani, Thank you for visiting me. I must say you were polite and genuinely wanted information about the mission, the funding, and related matters. I politely provided the needed information and politely declined your request to speak with the children in my

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

By Jacob Peenikaparambil Indore, July 19, 2026: One of the most significant teachings of Jesus is reflected in his statement: “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath” (Mk. 2:27). This teaching, found in the Synoptic Gospels, implies that all laws, traditions, and practices are to be

By Matters India Reporter DAKAR, November 14, 2026: Archbishop Waldemar Stanislaw Sommertag, the newly appointed apostolic nuncio to India, has expressed joy and commitment to fostering communion, fraternity and collaboration with India’s bishops as he prepares for his new mission. Pope Leo XIV appointed Sommertag on Nov. 14. Until then,

By C. M. Paul KALIMPONG, November 14, 2026: The Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny, Province of Northeast India and Nepal, concluded their year-long centenary celebrations on November 14 with a spectacular cultural extravaganza showcasing a century of missionary presence and service in the eastern Himalayan region. The centenary celebrations,

By Matters India Reporter BENGALURU, November 13, 2026: The Voice of Minorities and the Oppressed Sections of Karnataka organised a peaceful public convention at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on November 12 drawing an attendance of 1,500 people. The gathering brought together Christian and Muslim religious leaders, Dalit organisations, farmers’ groups,

By Thomas Scaria Mangaluru, November 13, 2026: The Catholic Community in Mangaluru is in a jubilant mood as they are nearing the World Guinness Records for the longest singing Marathon for 12 days. The event started on November 3 has completed nearly 250 hours of non-stop singing so far, which