By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy Kottayam, June 24, 2024: Neighbors of Shanti Bhavan (home of peace), a Missionaries of Charity center in Kerala’s Kottayam town, have expressed surprise at the closure of the center that had served the poor and destitute for half a century. The center, opened by Mother Teresa inContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, June 24, 2024: The Catholic bishops have called for stringent action against production and distribution of illegal liquor in the country after several deaths from consumption of tainted liquor were reported from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. “Our thoughts and prayers areContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Kottayam, June 2024: Sister Ardra Kuzhinapurathu is the first woman to head the major superiors of Kerala, the southern Indian state that has produced the largest number of Catholic religious men and women in the country. The member of Sisters of the Imitation of Christ (Bethany), congregationContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Karwar, June 20, 2024: Prasad James cannot hear the roar of the sea, but can paint the beauty of the waves. “I have painted the charming Karwar beach, its waves, fishermen with their boats, tourists, and the beautiful sunset,” James told Global Sisters Report in sign language,Continue Reading
By George Pattery Kolkata, June 20, 1924: It’s disgusting, to say the least, to read the arguments and counter-arguments from ‘apostolic tradition,’ claims of access to and support of Vatican officials in the Oriental Congregation, and of being the beloved of the Pope, of being a self-governing sui juris church.Continue Reading
By Victor Edwin New Delhi, June 20, 2024: The Indian Theological Association (ITA) has applauded the country’s citizens for rejecting the exclusive majoritarian government of the last decade and instead, choosing inclusive coalition politics in the recently held general elections. The majority of Indian voters have overwhelmingly opposed populism, polarization,Continue Reading
The book offers an approach to Christian-Muslim marriage defined by a couple’s mutual love and respect, the equitable treatment of their religions, and a shared focus on God. It draws upon the wisdom teachings of Jesus and the Qur’an and the author’s learnings as a partner in a long-term intermarriage.Continue Reading
By Nirmala Carvalho Mumbai, June 8, 2024 – On the feast day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Archdiocese of Bombay celebrated World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount in the Bandra area in Mumbai. This was partContinue Reading
May 30, 2024: A Filipino priest, who advocated for peace and fought drug killings in the Philippines, has passed away. Fr. Amado “Fr. Picx” Picardal, a Redemptorist priest, died on May 29, according to a statement from his congregation. He died on the 47th anniversary of his religious profession, atContinue Reading
By Stanislaus Alla, S.J Warangal, May 30, 2024: Emeritus Archbishop Thumma Bala of Hyderabad died on May 30 due to age-related issues. He was 80. The death occurred at 10:25 am at Karuna Puram in Warangal during a visit to his sister. He served as the Archbishop of Hyderabad fromContinue Reading
