By Felix Anthony Deomali, April 2, 2026: About 400 youth from a northeastern Indian diocese are taking part in a five-day prayer program seeking religious harmony and world peace. “Your prayers are needed for our country now more than ever,” Bishop George Palliparambil of Miao said April 1 while openingContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Panaji, April 1, 2026: Goa’s centuries-old Christian heritage came alive April 1 as The Goan newspaper unveiled Churches of Goa, a special edition the history and architectural splendor of 55 of the state’s most iconic churches. Released by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão of Goa, at theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Jerusalem, April 2, 2026: Christian leaders in the Holy Land have called for hope in the resurrection and not desolation against the darkness that has overcome their region, issuing a powerful Easter message as war continues to devastate the Middle East. In the weeks leading upContinue Reading
By Isaac Harold Gomes Kolkata, April 2, 2026: Easter is a joyful affirmation of faith that through Christ’s triumph over death, humanity shares in His mission of salvation—victory over sin, death, and evil. The Resurrection is not limited by religious affiliation; it is a universal promise of hope. Jesus roseContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 1, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India urged Parliament and the Home Minister to reconsider the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, warning it could undermine charities and disrupt vital services. In a March 31 memorandum to Members of Parliament and Home MinisterContinue Reading
By Don Aguiar Mumbai, April 1, 2026: Easter celebrates new life, hope, and victory over death. At its heart is the resurrection of Jesus Christ, honoured as the “risen saviour.” This day marks the rebirth of Christianity, reminding us of Christ’s sacrifice to save humanity. It is a time forContinue Reading
By Debolina Ghosh Siliguri, March 31, 2026: The tea gardens of North Bengal wake each morning to the smell of damp leaves and aching labor. Women bend for hours over endless rows of bushes, wages meager, dreams smaller still. In that rhythm of quiet survival, girls sometimes disappeared. A neighbor’sContinue Reading
By Matters Indian Reporter Kolkata, March 31, 2026: The Missionaries of Charity has announced plans to pursue legal action against organizations using founder Mother Teresa’s name and image without permission for fundraising and promotional activities. The congregation emphasized that Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to serving the poorest ofContinue Reading
By Mudita Menona Sodder Mumbai, March 28, 2026: An interfaith celebration in Mumbai has brought together members of diverse faith communities to reflect on shared ethical values and resilience during challenging times. Centred on the theme “Trials of Faith: Maintaining Character Under Pressure”, the gathering coincided with Ram Navami, Lent,Continue Reading
By Mudita Menona Sodder Mumbai, March 30, 2026: As we celebrate Easter 2026, the world witnesses a war that defies logic, evades accountability, and unfolds on a moral battlefield stripped of morality, while some busily count strategies, alliances, and victories. War is not heroic, intelligent or essential. It is aContinue Reading
