By Midhun J Francis Rome, June 12, 2023: The World Meeting on Human Fraternity, held under the theme “Not Alone,” was attended by influential figures and Nobel laureates. The June 10 event, organized by the Vatican Foundation in collaboration with St. Peter’s Basilica and the Dicastery for the Service ofContinue Reading
By Jaison Vadassery Vang Tau City, June 12, 2023: A weeklong conference of Asian Church leaders has expressed concern over shrinking democratic spaces in several countries in the region. The June 5-10 conference at Marian Pilgrim Centre Bai Dau in the Vang Tau City of Vietnam regretted that the rulersContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Nongpoh, June 11, 2023: A peace and solidarity program in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya has addressed pressing national issues while promoting unity, justice, and peace. “From the targeted violence against Christians and tribals in Manipur to the relentless attacks on Church personnel and institutionsContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, June 11, 2023: The Daughters of St. Anne prayed and fasted the whole day June 11 for Sister Vibha Kerketta, a new member who is in jail for allegedly violating the anti-conversion law of Chhattisgarh state in eastern India. “I am deeply saddened and anxiousContinue Reading
By Molly Fernandes Sancoale, June 11, 2023: Today, June 11, is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It is also known as Corpus Christi, which translates from Latin to “Body of Christ.” This feast originated in France in the mid thirteenth century and was extendedContinue Reading
By Dorothy Fernandes Patna, June 8, 2023: The theme of our congregational gathering is Embracing Vulnerability as Possibility. This theme reflects the vulnerability that we are experiencing within self, province/congregation, religious life and within the world. As we ponder our lives through the lens of vulnerability taking time for contemplation,Continue Reading
By M K George Rome, June 8, 2023: India is divided in her heart. And, every day political and communal forces are wedging the gap with silent and at times open support of the ruling party. I experienced it in a painful way. A friend of mine, (we have beenContinue Reading
Vatican City, June 8, 2023: A young Indian climate activist has urged Pope Francis to help bring peace in Manipur, her troubled state in northeastern India. Licypriya Kangujam on June 5 met the Pope and briefed him about the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. The 11-year-old girl also submitted aContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Jashpur, June 8, 2023: A Catholic nun’s first home visit after her religious profession has ended in a tragedy in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Sister Bibha Kerketta was on June 6 arrested and jailed along with her mother and three others after her familyContinue Reading
By Christopher White Rome, June 7, 2023: Pope Francis on June 7 successfully underwent a three-hour intestinal surgery that the Vatican described as taking place without complications. The 86-year-old Pope Francis entered the hospital earlier in the day for a previously unannounced operation for an incarcerated incisional hernia. The PopeContinue Reading
