By Deborah Castellano Lubov Pope Francis’ upcoming Apostolic Visit to Kazakhstan on September 13 – 15 will be the Holy Father’s latest gesture to promote peace in the world with the help of religious leaders, suggests the Director of the Holy See Press Office. Matteo Bruni noted that this isContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Kolkata, September 9, 2022: At an event marking Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav – 75 years of India’s independence – and Literacy Day, Church Art Kolkata honoured four clergy men for outstanding contribution to society along with several other eminent citizens. The program was held at Indian CouncilContinue Reading
BY M L Satyan Bengaluru, Sept 9, 2022: Devadasi literally means “God’s female servant,” where according to the ancient Indian practice, young pre-pubertal girls were ‘married off’, ‘given away’ in matrimony to God or local religious deity of the temple. These girls were not allowed to marry, as they wereContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Jabalpur, Sept 9, 2022: The Economic Offence Wing officials have raided the office and residence of the moderator of the Church of North India (CNI) and seized cash from his possession. The officials claimed that they on September 8 seized 27 million rupees and US$18,000 fromContinue Reading
By Irudhaya Jothi Bhalukpong, Sept 9, 2022: A village parish in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has consecrated a 42 feet rare monolith rock pillar with 6-feet tall Marian statue atop. Archbishop Francis Kalist of Pondicherry-Cuddalore blessed and consecrated the “Pillar of Faith” on September 8, the MotherContinue Reading
By Purushottam Nayak Rayagada, Sept 6, 2022: A young man who survived a train accident is the first priest from the eastern Indian state of Odisha to be ordained for the Missionaries of Faith, a congregation that strives to keep priests and religious in their commitment and faith. “I receivedContinue Reading
By Dr George Jacob Kochi, Sept 6, 2022: A 27-year old man was admitted with Acute Pancreatitis to Division of Surgical gastroenterology where I work. Acute Pancreatitis, a benign condition involving the pancreas is potentially lethal. It causes failure of other organs, entailing prolonged hospital stay, usually in ICUs. Multi-organContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Sept 6, 2022: A book authored by a Vatican cardinal and published by the New Delhi-based Islamic Studies Association aims to help Christian readers discover and contemplate the spiritual gems found in Quran, the holy book of Muslims. Emeritus Professor Akhtarul Wasey of theContinue Reading
By Irudhaya Jothi Bhalukpong, Sept 6, 2022: Father P Antonisamy, who was an inspiration to scores of Dalit priests, religious and lay faithful, died on September 6 in Pondicherry. He was 82. The funeral Mass was scheduled for 4 pm on September 6 at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry. HeContinue Reading
By Sophie Drew North Carolina, Sept 6, 2022: A pastor deemed brain stem dead was spared just moments before his organs were due to start being harvested. Ryan Marlow, a Baptist pastor in North Carolina, was pronounced brain dead by physicians. His wife, Megan, was told that the 37-year-old pastorContinue Reading
