By Martin Valiyaparambil Rewa, July 29, 2020: Places of worship were closed worldwide for past many months due to pandemic Covid-19. Recently many countries have relaxed the restrictions on opening the worship centers with certain conditions. This is an opportune time to take stock of the practices of devotees whoContinue Reading
By Sujata Jena Bhubaneswar, July 28, 2020: Archana Soreng, who has been named by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to his new Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, says her guiding principle is Jesus’s call to love other people. The Catholic young woman from Odisha also says she is thrilled toContinue Reading
Vatican City, Jul 28, 2020: The cardinal leading the Vatican’s congregation on consecrated life said Monday that contemplative religious communities are needed and will not disappear, even as more than 30 monasteries closed in Spain last year. “Contemplative life is not destined to disappear, but must reflect with transparency theContinue Reading
By Jessy Joseph New Delhi, July 28, 2020: Sister Nichole, a member of Missionaries of Charity, died on Ranchi on July 27. She was 61. Sister Nichole, who developed mild headache and sleeplessness, was tested positive and admitted in the Constant Lievens Hospital and Research Centre. “The nun had beenContinue Reading
New Delhi, July 28, 2020: India on July 27 lodged a strong protest with Pakistan against attempts allegedly being made to convert a historic Sikh Gurudwara into a Mosque at the Naulakha bazaar in Lahore. New Delhi “expressed its concerns in the strongest terms”over an incident where an attempt wasContinue Reading
United Nations, July 28, 2020: Archana Soreng, a climate activist from India, has been named by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to his new advisory group. The group comprises young leaders who will provide perspectives and solutions to tackle the worsening climate crisis, as the global body mobilizes action as partContinue Reading
Koraput, July 28, 2020: A group of Christians was brutally attacked by a gang of religious goons at midnight on July 21. The attack took place in the eastern Indian state of Odisha in a village named Badaguda in Koraput district. Speaking to Persecution Relief, Ayuba Khora, the local PastorContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Dimapur, July 28, 2020: A Salesian missionary, who dedicated his entire life for the people the northeastern India, especially Arunachal Pradesh state, died of a massive heart attack. Father Joseph Kaippallimyalil died at 9:30 am on July 27 at Sanjivani Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam, says a condolenceContinue Reading
By Dr George Jacob Kochi, July 27, 2020: As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc all over the world bringing nations to its knees; we hear stories human resilience of against odds. Stories narrate how healthcare workers sacrifice lives to save others, individuals cook food to feed hungry elderly in theContinue Reading
Manila, July 27, 2020: Ahead of a major speech by President Rodrigo Duterte, Church leaders in the Philippines are calling for an end to “intimidation and fear” in the country. Duterte was scheduled to give his annual State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27. This year’s speech comesContinue Reading
