By Megha Sharma New Delhi, March 19, 2022: Manual scavenging is still being practiced in India despite being officially outlawed in 2013. Mired in the politics of caste and social inequality, manual scavenging continues to claim lives of workers, mostly members of the Dalit and minority communities. They undertake theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kochi, March 17, 2022: A group of Catholics in Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese has burned the effigies of two cardinals – one Vatican official and another the head of the Syro-Malabar Church. A statement from the Almaya Munnetam (Laity front) March 17 said that no one would beContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Kolkata, March 18, 2022: The Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary in Kolkata March 18 celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, by organizing an inter-community goodwill gathering to spread the message of humanity, peace and environmental awareness. Holi is a popular ancient Hindu festival, also known asContinue Reading
By Irudhaya Jothi Kailashahar, March 18, 2022: Jesuit Father Stan Swamy’s death in custody will forever remain a stain on India’s human rights record, asserts United Nation Working Group on Human Rights. The UN body’s Working Group on Arbitrary Detention adopted this opinion at its ninety-second session, November 15–19 2021.Continue Reading
Vatican City, March 16, 2022: Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow on March 16 asserted there is no justification for a just war in modern times. This was stated during their video call held to discuss the war in Ukraine, and urge Church leaders to use theContinue Reading
Vatican City, March 16, 2022: Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25. The consecration will take place during the Celebration of Penance that he will preside over in St Peter’s Basilica, starting at 5pm. Director of the Holy See Press Office,Continue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Mangaluru, March 16, 2022: The Karnataka High Court order upholding the government ban on hijab in educational institutions the southern Indian state has evoked mixed responses. The government on February 5 banned wearing hijab in state-run schools and colleges stating “Hijab is not an essential religious practiceContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Mangalore, March 15, 2022: Little Michael was born Feb. 23, a day before Russian invaded Ukraine. After spending five days in a bunker, he felt safe in the arms of a Catholic nun. Sister Ligi Payyappilly, an Indian nun who has been sheltering refugees in her conventContinue Reading
By Francis Sunil Rosario Kolkata, March 15, 2022: Sister Mary Joseph says she had spent a sleepless and anxious night before accepting to be the new leader of the Missionaries of Charity, the world renowned Catholic religious congregation founded by Saint Mother Teresa of Kolkata The election of the thirdContinue Reading
By Cedric Prakash Ahmedabad, Marc 14, 2022: St Xavier’s School Loyola Hall, Ahmedabad, had its Annual Day program March 13 evening. Actually, it was one of a series of Annual Days. March 13 was the turn of the Junior KG, Senior KG, Stds. I and II. The littlest ones inContinue Reading
