New Delhi: A conglomerate of farmers’ groups on January 31 asserted that political leaders are only allowed to “sit with the protesters” not share the stage. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (united farmers’ movement) clarified this amid questions about the farmers’ stance on sharing stage with political leaders. With the governmentContinue Reading
By Ajin Joseph New Delhi: Pope Francis has bestowed the title of Chevalier on Cyril John, a member of CHARIS International Service of Communion. This is the fourth highest papal order in the Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great. The CHARIS International Service of Communion was constituted in 2018Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: The All India Catholic Union (AICU) has reaffirmed solidarity with the country’s farmers and workers. The 101-year-old Asia’s biggest laity movement has many farmers and workers as members. “We therefore are naturally in solidarity with people of all faiths who are farmers, fishermen andContinue Reading
London: The Church of England has warned that it may cut the number of paid clergy by up to 20 percent amid fears that a fifth of worshipers may never return after the coronavirus pandemic. A leaked internal document has warned that the majority of dioceses across the country intendContinue Reading
By M K George Someone asked a mountaineer, ‘Why do you climb the mountains?’ Pat came the answer, ‘Because they are there.’ Why do we talk of farmers? Because they are there, just beside us. Feeding us. And now on the bitter cold streets of Delhi protesting, risking their lives.Continue Reading
New Delhi: Noting that the mid-day meal scheme represents the lifeline for millions of school children in India, the UN WFP India has said as the schools reopen, the scheme will also need to be reactivated with the provision of hot, cooked meals. The UN’s World Food Program country directorContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis announced January 31 the establishment of an international day to honor grandparents and the elderly to take place each year in July. “The Holy Spirit … arouses thoughts and words of wisdom in the elderly today: their voice is precious because it sings the praises ofContinue Reading
Mexico City: The Dominican Nuns of the St. Catherine of Siena Monastery in Mexico City sent an urgent request for “fervent prayers” to local and international Catholics after 10 of their 24 religious fell ill with Covid-19 early this week. The superior of the community sent a letter to supportersContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kanpur: The Gandhians of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh have expressed shock and dismay after authorities kept the enclosure of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue locked on January 30, the Mahatma’s martyrdom day. They sat in protest on the dirty pavement outside the enclosure and raised slogans of “Shame,Continue Reading
Washington D.C.: Americans are more likely than people in other developed countries to say their faith has strengthened during the pandemic, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center. The survey, published on Jan 27, found that while more than two-thirds of Americans (68%) said their faith “hasContinue Reading
