On Aug 20, Pope Francis released a letter responding to the massive sexual assault crisis involving 1,000 victims and 300 priests in the Roman Catholic Church in Pennsylvania. Francis condemned “clericalism,” called the entire Catholic Church to fasting and prayer, and presented the scandal in terms of God’s judgment on an unfaithfulContinue Reading
Thiruvananthapuram: Days after a special team probing the Kerala Church Rape Case found evidence against Bishop of Jalandhar Franco Mulakkal, who is accused of repeatedly raping a nun over years in a church in Kottayam. He said that he wants a speedy investigation in the case and that the truth should comeContinue Reading
By C V Joseph Bengaluru: Lead an active life for God bringing succor to the needy and helpless, a senior priest of Bangalore archdiocese said. Those mentally retired cannot serve others, alleviate and mitigate their pain and suffering. It is always better to be active doing something useful for oneselfContinue Reading
The nation will remember Vajpayee as a leader who yearned for a country where everyone lived in peace and harmonyContinue Reading
The multisport event sees 10,000 athletes from 45 countries compete across 42 sporting disciplesContinue Reading
In this hour of pain, we need to reach out to our brothers and sisters in distressContinue Reading
More than 325 people have died in floodsContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Simdega: Bishop Emeritus of Simdega diocese Joseph Minj (85), Jharkhand, passed away on 16 August 2018 at 7.30am at Shanti Bhawan Medical Centre Biru, Simdega. He was 85. The funeral will be on 17 August 2018 at 11 am at St. Anne Cathedral, Samtoli, Simdega. Bishop MinjContinue Reading
Kochi airport to remain closed till August 26Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bangalore: Father Ambrose Pitchaimuthu (51) from the diocese of Chingelput, Tamil Nadu has been appointed as the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), India. The present National Director Father Faustine Lobo from the diocese of Mangalore completed his five-year term of office. The PMSContinue Reading