Kochi: The Kerala High Court has dismissed the plea of Robin Vadakkumchery, a former Catholic priest convicted of raping a minor, to grant him bail so that he could “marry the survivor.” The court said it could find no merit the petition. Dismissing the plea, Justice Sunil Thomas stated thatContinue Reading
Vatican City: In a decree issued earlier this month, the cardinal who heads the Vatican City State said that employees who refuse to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when deemed necessary for their work could face penalties up to termination of employment. The Feb. 8 decree from Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello, presidentContinue Reading
Hungary is mourning Jesuit Fr Ferenc Jálics, who years ago counted Pope Francis among his students. He died in Budapest on Feb 13 at the age of 94. The Hungarian Society of Jesus confirmed that Jesuit Fr Jálics passed away following a turbulent but spiritually fulfilling life. He authored numerousContinue Reading
By Sujata Jena Bhubaneswar: One tweet on the farmers’ protest aroused the supporters of the ruling party in India. The one tweet became the headline on all the national channels. The same tweet woke up many Bollywood celebrities and sport stars who have long been silent on the farmers’ protests.Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Pune: Jesuit Father Vasco do Rego, a noted Goan crusader and Konkani stalwart, died. The death occurred at 9:45 pm on February 17 in Pune, Maharashtra. He was 95. The funeral will be held on February 19 at St Xavier’s Church in Pune. Father Rego wasContinue Reading
New Delhi: Police in Uttar Pradesh on February 18 filed murder charges against unknown persons, 16 hours after two girls were found dead in a field in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao. The case was filed after the girls’ father gave a statement to the police saying scarves had been wrapped aroundContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: The All India Catholic Union [AICU] on February 18 joined opposition parties and activists to decry what it says was the “hounding” of young climate change and environment activists in the country. “Civil society is vital for healthy nation,” asserts the 101-year-old association ofContinue Reading
New Delhi: Priya Ramani, who on February 17 was acquitted in a defamation case filed by former Union Minister M.J. Akbar, said the verdict would help inspire more women to speak up against sexual harassment at the workplace. Following a Delhi court’s verdict acquitting her, Ramani said that she feltContinue Reading
Unnao: Two teenage girls were found dead and another unconscious on February 17 in a field in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao. The unconscious girl was rushed to Kanpur in a critical condition. The other two were declared brought dead on arrival by doctors. The police said the girls aged between 13Continue Reading
New Delhi: A court in Delhi on February 17 acquitted a woman journalist in a defamation case filed by a former federal minister. Observing that M J Akbar’s defamation case against Priya Ramani could not be proved, the court asserted, “Women can’t be punished for raising instances of sexual abuse.”Continue Reading
