By John Malvino Alfonso Old Goa, Dec 4, 2021: The Church exists only to spread Christ’s message of love, peace and freedom, but some misunderstand it as a ploy to convert others, a Catholic bishop bemoaned at the celebration of Saint Francis Xavier’s feast in Old Goa. “Saint Francis XavierContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Lucknow, Dec 3, 2021: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath awarded a Catholic organization that works for for differently challenged people on December 3, the International Day of Disabled Persons. The award was presented to Father Shibu Thomas, cofounder of Premdham (abode of love) Ashram, aContinue Reading
Nicosia, Dec 2, 2021: Pope Francis on December 2 began his apostolic journey to the eastern Mediterranean region, flying first to Cyprus. Pope Francis landed in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, on his 35th apostolic journey abroad since becoming the Pope. After 2 days in Cyprus, he will proceed toContinue Reading
By Kelly Valencia New York, Dec 2, 2021: Christian broadcaster Marcus Lamb, who spoke against vaccines to check coronavirus has died after a battle with Covid-19. He was 64. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Marcus D. Lamb, Founder, President, and CEO of Daystar Television Network,Continue Reading
By Joaquim Fernandes, Ashley D’Mello Mumbai, Dec 2, 2021: Social justice crusader, Jesuit Father Cedric Prakash has appealed journalists to stick out their necks and fight for a just, free and equitable world. Accepting the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) award on December 1, Father Prakash said, “We need toContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Mumbai, Dec 1, 2021: Here is a statement issued by the Catholic Press Association at the end of its national convention. We, the members and collaborators of the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA), gathered for its 26th National Convention of Christian Journalists on December 1, 2021Continue Reading
By Felix Anthony Mumbai, Dec 1, 2021: The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) on December 1 expressed deep concern over the media’s failure to become the watchdog of governance in the country. Media, the fourth pillar of democracy has failed in its sacred duty of scrutinizing the government’s policies andContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Dec 1, 2021: The Franciscan Immaculatine Sisters congregation says police and autopsy reports indicate suicide as the cause of one of its members’ death in the northern Indian state of Punjab. Sister Mary Mercy was found hanging at 6 am on November 30 inContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kochi, Dec. 1, 2021: The Kerala High Court on December 1 reduced the duration of jail term of a former Catholic priest, who was convicted for raping and impregnating a teenager. The bench of Justice Narayana Pisharoty heard the appeal of Robin Vadakkumchery against the 20-yearContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Dec 1, 2021: The Catholic Church in Asia has mourned the death of an Indian priest who it says had played a significant role in evangelization and transformed the lives of many in the region. Father Jacob Theckanath, a former executive secretary of the OfficeContinue Reading
