By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, July 12, 2026: A high-level delegation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), led by Cardinal Poola Anthony, met federal Home Minister Amit Shah to submit a detailed memorandum on issues affecting the Christian community. The bishops raised concerns over the proposed ForeignContinue Reading
By C. M. Paul Chicago, 11 July 2026: The American Syro‑Malabar Diocese of Chicago stepped into its silver jubilee year with a four‑day celebration at McCormick Place, marking 25 years since the erection of the St. Thomas Syro‑Malabar Eparchy in the United States, 9-12 July 2026. What unfolded was notContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Rome, July 10, 2026: Following illicit episcopal consecrations by an ultra-traditionalist group, the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer moved quickly to reject online claims linking it to the so-called Transalpine Redemptorists, reaffirming its loyalty to Rome and the Second Vatican Council. “In recent days, followingContinue Reading
By George Kommattam Kozhikode, July 9, 2026: Joseph Mathew and his wife, Nimmy Jose, express gratitude to the Maria Bambina nuns for the gift of their daughter*, who has transformed their lives. “Our home used to be silent and empty as we had no child. The sisters gifted us [ourContinue Reading
By Sunil D’Cruz Mumbai, July 8, 2026: Faith remains the heartbeat of community life as parishioners gathered in reverence for the Feast of St. John the Baptist at the historic St. John the Baptist Church in Mumbai. The centuries-old St. John the Baptist Church at Santacruz Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ),Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, July 7, 2026: A prominent Catholic organization in India has condemned what it says is a campaign of threats, intimidation and religiously charged attacks against a judge whose ruling in a mob lynching case sparked a public backlash. The All India Catholic Union (AICU),Continue Reading
By C.M. Paul Chicago, July 6, 2026: The Syro‑Malabar Cathedral of St. Thomas in Chicago marked the annual Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle with solemn liturgy, vibrant cultural expressions, and a powerful display of community unity. This year’s celebration carried added significance as it coincided with the 25th anniversaryContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthamkuzhy KOTTAYAM, July 6, 2026: While many 12-year-olds spend their free time playing games or scrolling through social media, Yohan Joseph Biju is busy building fictional worlds, crafting adventures and planning the next installments of a growing novel series. The young author from Kerala has already published threeContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kolkata, 6 July, 2026: Barely two months after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) assumed power in West Bengal, religious minority communities are reporting a disturbing rise in intimidation, harassment, and restrictive measures. What began as scattered incidents in May has now taken on a more systematicContinue Reading
By M.K.George Rome, July 4, 2026: What is happening in Venezuela is deeply personal to me. My Superior General is Venezuelan, and so is the priest who faithfully attends to my daily needs, providing food, care, and companionship. It pains me to see them carry the weight of a shatteredContinue Reading
