Two held for Vikaspuri church incident, Church not convinced
2015-01-15
Police claim the attackers were under the influence of liquorContinue Reading
Sri Lanka releases prisoners to mark Pope’s visit
2015-01-15
612 prisoners granted early releaseContinue Reading
Fourth priest from Yimchungrü tribe ordained
2015-01-15
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
St Joseph Vaz – missionary par excellence
2015-01-15
St Joseph Vaz should be the model for Christians who are now facing persecution in various formsContinue Reading
Religious congregations offer renewal programs in Holy Land
2015-01-15
The 20-day package includes 15-day pilgrimage to the holy sites and five days of spiritual retreatContinue Reading
Conversion crusade: competing for people’s souls
2015-01-14
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
Frenzy builds over pope’s visit to the Philippines
2015-01-14
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
Lankan bank issues commemorative coin on papal visit
2015-01-14
the silver coin has 500 rupee face valueContinue Reading
Goan pilgrim dies of heart attack in Lanka
2015-01-14
The excitement of attending the canonization ceremony of Blessed Joseph Vaz led to the deathContinue Reading
Pope canonizes yet another Indian in Sri Lanka
2015-01-14
The Pope said Joseph Vaz had set an example of how a priest should beContinue Reading