Colombo – Pope Francis made a surprise visit to the Mahabodhi Temple in Maradana late this evening and viewed the sacred relics of the Buddha’s disciples, Papal spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi said Wednesday . Fr. Lombardi said at a media briefing that the Pope had removed his shoes before enteringContinue Reading
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Kohima – Bishop James Thoppil of Kohima ordained Fr. Lichoi John, the fourth priest from Yimchungrü tribe on January 13. “Do everything for the glory of God” is the motto of the new priest, said a press release issued by Fr. Thomas Toretkiu, Bishop’s Secretary, Kohima. Addressing the ordinate during hisContinue Reading
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Free India was born in a tumult of religious hatred. This, and the fact that this country is home to followers of almost every major religion, persuaded members of the Constituent Assembly to exercise great care to protect the freedom of religious belief in the Constitution. It decided that thisContinue Reading
Manila: Jose William Arana is just one of millions of worshipers in this most Catholic of Asian nations enthusiastic to see Pope Francis when he arrives Thursday for a five-day trip to the Philippines. The 75-year-old priest hopes the pope’s visit will inspire change. “It will (breathe) more life to ourContinue Reading
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The excitement of attending the canonization ceremony of Blessed Joseph Vaz led to the deathContinue Reading
