ML Satyan Coimbatore, Jan. 31, 2025: During the inaugural session of CCBI’s 36th Plenary Assembly Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli urged India’s Latin rite bishops to become the followers of Christ and not just his fans. Pope Francis sent a message to the CCBI: “Continue toContinue Reading

C.M. Paul Siliguri, Jan. 30 2025: A Catholic parish in West Bengal has provided 11 of the 12 members of the state’s Women’s Rugby team attending the January 29-31 National Games held at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The Women’s Rugby team is based in Saraswatipur, a small tea garden village in theContinue Reading

By John Singarayar Mumbai, Jan 29, 2025: In a historic first since India’s independence, Uttarakhand has implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), marking a transformative moment in the nation’s constitutional journey. Set to take effect on January 27, this groundbreaking legislation establishes a unified legal framework that transcends religious boundaries,Continue Reading

By C M Paul Kolkata, Jan 29, 2025: A Salesian priest who played a key role as a lay brother for three decades in the northeastern India mission, died January 29 in Kolkata, eastern India. He was 90. Father Abraham Panackachaly, who was popularly known as Brother PJ Abraham, diedContinue Reading