By Thomas Scaria Mangaluru, April 11, 2026: Jesuit priest who headed the Vatican Communications and Radio in Rome on its English desk for Asia and Indian languages dies at the age of 62 on April 14. Father Melwin J. Pinto was serving as pro-chancellor of St. Aloysius University, rector ofContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Dimapur, April 11, 2026: Father Job Kallarackal, a Salesian missionary remembered for opening Catholic missions in Arunachal Pradesh and inspiring indigenous vocations while touching countless lives through his retreat preaching, died April 11 in Dimapur. He was 78. “With deep sorrow, we inform you of the sadContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy New Delhi April 10, 2026: An interfaith Easter celebration in India highlighted the nation’s constitutional commitment to religious freedom, bringing together ambassadors, bishops, and leaders of diverse faith traditions in a powerful display of unity. The April 8 event, titled Asha Ka Mahotsav (Celebration of Hope), underscoredContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 10, 2026 — The Catholic Association of Archdiocese of Delhi (CAAD) has submitted a memorandum to Indian President Droupadi Murmu raising concerns over the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, warning that the proposed changes could undermine charitable service and civil society freedomsContinue Reading
By C. M. Paul Kharagpur, April 9, 2026: A leadership meeting of the Adivasi Forum under the Bongiyo Christian Pariseba (BCP) Bengal Christian Council has focused on resisting what leaders described as efforts to undermine the constitutional rights of India’s tribal communities and on charting strategies for collective action. TheContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter INDORE, April 9, 2026: Bishop Thomas Mathew Kuttimackal of Indore expressed relief after police briefly detained 10 members of a Syro-Malabar religious congregation at a railway station in central India following an allegation of human trafficking. “It could have turned out to be much worse, butContinue Reading
By Don Aguiar Mumbai, April 9, 2026: After targeting Muslims with the Waqf amendment, the Indian government has now turned to Christians with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, aiming to tighten control over NGOs and restrict foreign funds. This is unconstitutional and must not be allowed. The Modi governmentContinue Reading
By George Joseph Thrissur, April 9, 2026: Trichur Archdiocese in Kerala has taken another step in expanding services for people with disabilities, inaugurating the first fully accessible Via Crucis Tactilis for blind and visually impaired devotees at the Our Lady of Dolours Shrine Basilica. The launch, held in connection withContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Vatican City, April 6, 2026: Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Easter “Urbi et Orbi” message from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, urging Catholics worldwide to embrace peace and reject violence. Speaking to tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square and millions watchingContinue Reading
By Jacob Peenikaparambil Indore, April 4, 2026: Belief in the resurrection of Jesus is one of the central tenets of Christianity, and Easter is the celebration of this profound faith. Christians believe that just as Jesus rose from the dead, they too will rise to eternal life after death. BeyondContinue Reading
