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
Daughters of St. Paul mark 75 years in India
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy New Delhi, July 3, 2026: The Daughters of St. Paul are celebrating 75 years in India, highlighting
Nun falls off moving bus, dies
By Matters India Reporter Kochi, July 1, 2026: A Catholic nun has died tragically after falling from a moving bus
Odisha bishop defrauded as Mumbai duo arrested in scam
By Matters India Reporter Rourkela, July 1, 2026: A Catholic bishop had been scammed out of ₹1.43 million ($15,000) in
Syro‑Malabar Chicago cathedral marks 25 years with St. Thomas feast
By C.M. Paul Chicago, July 6, 2026: The Syro‑Malabar Cathedral
Authoring worlds beyond his years at 12
By Lissy Maruthamkuzhy KOTTAYAM, July 6, 2026: While many 12-year-olds
Anti‑minority incidents escalate in West Bengal under new government
By Matters India Reporter Kolkata, 6 July, 2026: Barely two
West Bengal Christians mobilize to counter ‘malicious propaganda’
By Matters India Reporter Kolkata, July 3, 2026: West Bengal’s top Christian body has announced a statewide mobilisation to counter what it describes as a surge of fabricated social‑media content and false allegations of mass religious conversion. The programme, titled the “Memorandum Submission Fortnight” which runs until July 19, will
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
Nepal marks day against caste discrimination, untouchability
By Matters India Reporter Kathmandu, June 5, 2026: Nepal has observed the National Day for the Elimination of Caste Discrimination and Untouchability, renewing calls for justice and equality for Dalit communities. The commemoration carried the slogan, “Effective mobilisation of state structures for access to justice for the Dalit community.” The
Chicago hosts first gathering of Malayalam-speaking religious sisters
By Matters India Reporter Chicago, April 19, 2026: The first-ever gathering of Malayalam-speaking religious sisters serving in the United States and Canada opened at the Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Church in Bensenville, Chicago, according to Apnades. The April 18 event, held in connection with the silver jubilee of the Saint
Why former militants now preach peace
By Matters India Reporter Raipur, 28 June 2026: After seven days and 1,300 kilometres across Chhattisgarh’s former Naxal heartland, investigative journalist Mathew Samuel returned with a conclusion that challenges the official script: the Bible, he says, did what bullets and schemes could not. Speaking to Matters India after his journey
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
Book on Basilica of Bom Jesus released
By Matters India Reporter Old Goa, June 21, 2026: A new illustrated volume, Basilica of Bom Jesus, edited by Jesuit Father Patricio Fernandes and Vishvesh Prabhakar Kandolkar, was released May 31 at the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa. The publication was launched as a tribute to Father Fernandes, who
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,
