Elderly Indian archbishop gifts pope two new books
By C. M. Paul Rome, September 16, 2026: Retired Salesian Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati, recently met Pope Leo XIV
Christian leaders petition for rights, representation in Karnataka
By Matters India Reporter BENGALURU, September 15, 2026: A high‑level Christian delegation led by Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore met
Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
By Matters India Reporter Kolkata, Sept. 14, 2026: Another alarming attack on a minority prayer fellowship has shaken Sinni village
Northeast bishops urge peace amid Manipur violence crisis
By Matters India Reporter Shillong, September 12, 2026: Catholic bishops from Northeast India issued a strong appeal for peace and
Students stake claim In India Book of Records
By Christ Minj Siliguri, September 16, 2026: The Radio Club
Kerala nurse wins global award for organ donation
By George Kommattam KOCHI, September 16, 2026: A Kerala-born nurse
Elderly Indian archbishop gifts pope two new books
By C. M. Paul Rome, September 16, 2026: Retired Salesian
Asian missionaries gather to strengthen digital evangelization
By Matters India Reporter MANILA, September 14, 2026: Catholic digital missionaries and communicators from across Asia are gathering at Radio Veritas Asia in Fairview Park, Quezon City, for the first Asian Catholic Digital Missionary Assembly. The assembly, a four-day event focused on strengthening collaboration, learning and digital evangelization across the
Cardinal Tagle urges Jesus-centered digital mission across Asia
By Matters India Reporter QUEZON CITY, September 14, 2026: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle urged Catholic digital missionaries from across Asia to allow Jesus Christ to be the strongest influence in their lives so their online presence and work can become authentic witnesses to the Gospel. In a video message shown
Catholic media leads fight as Ebola crisis deepens
By Matters India Reporter Kinshasa, September 8, 2026: As the Democratic Republic of the Congo confronts a rapidly worsening Ebola outbreak, communities and health workers face the crisis amid conflict, displacement and an already fragile health care system. Since May 15, 2026, the government of the Democratic Republic of the
Latin Church leaders meet Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
By Matters India Reporter VATICAN CITY September 1, 2026: The office bearers of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Aug. 28, holding a cordial 45‑minute discussion on the life, mission and pastoral concerns of the Latin Catholic Church in India.
Nazareth sisters promote holistic healing with nature
By Thomas Scaria Kunnoth, September 7, 2026: A few months ago, Sidharth Jayakrishnan underwent a nature-based treatment at the center managed by the Nazareth Sisters in Kunnoth, a village in Kerala state. He is among more than 10,000 people who have achieved holistic recovery at the Nazareth Nature Cure Centre
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
Kerala nurse wins global award for organ donation
By George Kommattam KOCHI, September 16, 2026: A Kerala-born nurse working in the United Kingdom has won the world’s largest nursing award for her work in organ donation, community engagement and strengthening opportunities for internationally trained nurses. Doctor Agimol Pradeep, a Senior Transplant Coordinator at King’s College Hospital, London, has
Students stake claim In India Book of Records
By Christ Minj Siliguri, September 16, 2026: The Radio Club members of Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri marked National Radio Day with the public unveiling of ECOTUNES, an innovative project that transforms electrical signals from living plants into musical patterns. Conceived by a Psychology student Anand Kumar, Founder of the Radio
Education group honoured for expanding AI access in India
By Matters India Reporter MUMBAI, September 11, 2026: International STEAM Research (ISR) won a national award for its work using artificial intelligence to broaden educational opportunities and improve access to technology in underserved communities. The organisation received the Special Recognition Award for AI for Social Impact at the TOI AI
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
Philosophical prescription for the ego-virus
By C.M. Paul KOLKATA, 12 August 2026:In his latest work, Antivirus: Choiceless Awareness, Father Scaria Thuruthiyil, Professor Emeritus of Contemporary Philosophy at the Salesian Pontifical University, Rome, diagnoses the human ego as a “virus” infecting minds with sorrow, anxiety, and fear. Published by Royal Book Publishing, the 128-page volume is
Mother Teresa documentary premieres in Kolkata
By Matters India Kolkata, September 5: An international documentary exploring the life and legacy of St. Teresa of Calcutta is set to premiere September 5 evening on the saint’s feast day, highlighting her decades of service to the poor and examining what its producers describe as her enduring message of
Young musician brings ancient indian tradition to dialogue
By Matters India Reporter Pilar, August 10, 2026: A contemplative Rudra Veena recital by young musician Mrunali Desai highlighted Yuva Sadbhav 2026, a youth interfaith gathering at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre in Goa, western India. Desai, a disciple of Vidushi Jyoti Hegde of the Khandarbani tradition, explored Raag Bhimpalasi in