Pope names 17 new cardinals
2016-11-20
Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church from around the world, many of whom will help choose his successor.Continue Reading
Donald Trump’s Religion And Beliefs
2016-11-19
While some rumors say he is catholic and others say episcopalian, trump’s religious beliefs have always been a matter of debate.
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Indian-American Kamala Harris creates history, wins U.S. Senate seat
2016-11-09
Washington: California’s Attorney General Kamala Harris on Wednesday scripted history as she won the U.S. Senate seat from the state, becoming the first Indian-American to achieve the feat. Ms. Harris, 51, who defeated fellow Democrat Loretta Sanchez, is also the sixth black individual to be elected to the U.S. Senate.Continue Reading
Pramila Jayapal becomes first Indian-American woman to the U.S. House
2016-11-09
Chicago: Pramila Jayapal on Wednesday became the First Indian-American woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representative, winning the Washington State Senate seat. 51-year-old Ms. Jayapal got 57 per cent of the votes from Washington State, leaving behind her rival Brady Walkinshaw who secured 43 per cent votes.Continue Reading
Young Indian Rogationist missionary passes away in Angola
2016-11-08
(Cochin,Kerala): Fr. Roy Moothedath belonging to the The Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus (RCJ) passed away in a fatal accident in Angola in the early hours of Tuesday morning. He was on his way to the Bishop house in Dundo with five other priests when the accident happened. Fr. Roy originallyContinue Reading
Priest donates $250,000 prize money to Catholic school
2016-10-14
Fr. Bill matheny donates who wants to be a millionaire winnings to st. Francis of Assisi school in St. Albans, west Virginia, US.
Israel freezes ties with UNESCO for ‘denying Jewish holy sites’
2016-10-14
Israel has frozen co-operation with the UN’s cultural agency, accusing it of denying Judaism’s connections to the religion’s holiest sites. Its education minister said a Unesco draft decision concerning Jerusalem “denies history and encourages terror”. It comes after the body approved a text which repeatedly used only the Islamic nameContinue Reading
Indian-American Sikh Man Made Honorary Police
2016-10-13
Baba Daljit Singh will assist police officers, firefighters to communicate with victims when required.Continue Reading
Surrogacy Rules Wipe Out UK Couple’s Family Dreams
2016-10-13
London: A London based Indian-origin British couple, Shital and Harvey Jassal, are unable to bring to life frozen embryos they shipped to India for surrogate babies three years ago. Worse, they are unable to ship them back to Britain, where they were made. The impact of the proposed Commercial SurrogacyContinue Reading