By Sujata Jena New Delhi, January 7, 2023: The Catholic Church has postponed a function to celebrate the Vatican recognition of the Kandhamal martyrs after the civil administration denied security. More than 10,000 people were expected to attend the January 9 function at Raikia to honor 35 Servants of GodContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Jan 7, 2023: A Catholic priest was sent to judicial custody on January 7 on an alleged disappearance of 26 girls from a hostel managed by the Church in Bhopal district of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Carmelite of Mary Immaculate FatherContinue Reading
By Stanislaus Alla New Delhi, Jan 7, 2023: Three wise-men -we have heard of them Surely the Catholics among us, if not all Christians And, as the story goes, they came from the East With gifts that are prized, precious and symbolic They saw an unusual star and allowed itContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy Trichur, Jan 4, 2023: The Archdiocese of Trichur together with the general public has organized the annual Buon Natale (Merry Christmas) presenting nearly 15,000 Santa Clauses, or Christmas Papas. The colorful and joyful program showed Santa, irrespective of age, dancing, walking, roller skating and on wheelchairs. MoreContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Jan 4, 2023: More than 3,000 Indian Christians from all walks of life representing every section of society have endorsed a statement distancing themselves from the Christmas celebration hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They have signed a statement, “Not In Our Name,” targetingContinue Reading
By Magimai Pragasam Chennai, Jan 4, 2024: The international Christmas Carol Competition organized by a Fransalian institute has attracted as many as 60 entries from different parts of the world. Parishes, seminaries, religious institutions, orphanages, schools and children homes took part in the competition in December 2023 with great interestContinue Reading
By Deborah Castellano Lubov Rome, Jan 3, 2023: Pope Francis has expressed his closeness to those suffering and who have lost loved ones in a deadly earthquake in central Japan that has claimed at least 48 lives. According to a telegram sent on the Pope’s behalf by Vatican Secretary ofContinue Reading
By Carlos Luis Bengaluru, Jan 2, 2023: To support the holistic development of people and communities, new technologies must constantly be focused on promoting peace and the common good. Pope Francis calls on world leaders to ensure that advancements in artificial intelligence development will eventually advance human brotherhood and peaceContinue Reading
By Abraham Mathai Mumbai, Dec 30, 2023: The recent announcement by the Vatican, that same sex couples and others living in irregular relationships could seek and receive a blessing is extremely despicable and shocking. This totally negates and contravenes the very tenets of the Bible stated in the ten commandments,Continue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Dec 30, 2023: Pope Francis on December 30 appointed an archbishop and three bishops in India. The Pope transferred Bishop Vincent Aind of Bagdogra, a diocese in West Bengal, to Jharkhand state as the new archbishop of Ranchi, the mother diocese of India’s tribal Church.Continue Reading
