By Sunil D’Cruz Mumbai, May 1, 2026: Julio Francis Ribeiro, the fearless former police chief who inspired confidence in policing and struck fear in the underworld, communal rioters, and terrorists, turns 97 on May 5. Born in 1929 in Cavel, between Kalbadevi and Girgaon, Mumbai, Ribeiro rose from modest beginningsContinue Reading
By Cedric Prakash Ahmedabad, April 30, 2026: The latest issue of Frontline (April 25, 2026) carries an incisive article by T. K. Rajalakshmi titled, What Noida’s worker strikes tell us about the Labor Codes’ broken promise. It notes: “The protests by industrial workers across the National Capital Region and adjoiningContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter NEW DELHI, April 30, 2026: The National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) is calling for special prayers for the people of Palestine as a commitment to solidarity, recognizing that “the suffering of Palestinians is a wound within the body of Christ.” The special day isContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy New Delhi, April 29, 2026: Church leaders in northern India are training youth to use digital media responsibly and to be empowered in social awareness, constitutional rights, and interfaith harmony. SVD Sadbhavana Delhi, the Divine Word center that serves as a hub for formation, training, dialogue, andContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 27, 2026: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) accorded a warm farewell to Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, who concluded his mission after five years of service. The April 23 gathering was hosted at the Apostolic NunciatureContinue Reading
By Nirmala Cravalho Mumbai, April 27, 2026: The bells at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount in Mumbai rang out in triumph as clergy, religious, and faithful filled in for Mass on April 25. They had come not merely to mark a milestone, but to celebrate a lifeContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Imphal, April 27, 2026: The All Manipur Christian Organization (AMCO) has condemned the recent violence in Manipur, calling for peace, reconciliation and restraint among communities as the state grapples with unrest and loss of life. In a press statement issued April 26, AMCO described Manipur asContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Ghaziabad, April 26, 2026: Academicians, media professionals, and spiritual leaders gathered in Ghaziabad to explore journalism’s constructive role in nation‑building, urging reporting that moves beyond problems to spotlight pathways for peace and development. NISCORT Media College, in partnership with the Brahma Kumaris, convened the Fourth NationalContinue Reading
By Suchita Varayadan Alba, April 23, 2026: Immersed in grace, we celebrate 75 years—a legacy of faith, devotion and unwavering service. Each time we mark jubilees and milestones, we lift our minds and hearts to the Lord, who guides our journey. Truly, we are immersed in his blessings, which sustainContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy NEW DELHI, April 21, 2026: Sister Elite Mattappilly, widely known as a loving “mother” to countless children with intellectual and developmental challenges, has been honoured by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India for her extraordinary 54 years of service. The award was presented during the 12th NationalContinue Reading
