By Joseph Maliakan New Delhi, May 12, 2025: On Maundy Thursday this year, just four days before his death, Pope Francis, in spite of being very seriously ill, visited Regina Coeli, the historic Roman prison to wash the feet of the inmates. And weeks before this, Pope Francis transferred 200,000Continue Reading
Bangalore, May 7, 2025 — The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has appointed Fr. Dr. Patrick Mathias, SDB, as the new Secretary of its Bible Commission. The appointment was confirmed during the CCBI Executive Committee meeting held in Bangalore from May 6–7, 2025. A member of the SalesiansContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy Pravithanam, May 11, 2025: Archbishop Emeritus Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati, a Salesian missionary for 75 years in northeastern India, has warned the Indian Church that it could face the fate of its European counterpart unless it fights internal conflicts and indifference to people’s voices. “Thousands of missionariesContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi Vilakkannur, May 9, 2025: The Vatican has approved the appearance of Christ’s face on a Sacred Host during Mass in a Kerala church 12 years ago as a Eucharistic miracle. Archbishop Joseph Pamplany of Tellicherry on May 9 said the apostolic nuncio to India had relayed theContinue Reading
By ML Satyan Coimbatore, May 8, 2025: Why there is a sudden war between India and Pakistan? Is this an economic war or a political war? The war between India and Pakistan is very much human-induced and a result of failures. It was reported that the Pakistani terrorists killed 26Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bengaluru, May 8, 2028: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) on May 8 expressed “heartfelt gratitude and great joy” over the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th successor of Saint Peter. The papal conclave on May 8 elected the American-born Cardinal RobertContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, May 7, 2025: No buses or biryani for poor Pope Francis! Does this shock you? It should. From whatever I saw or heard around me it seemed like business as usual – jubilees being celebrated, board results being celebrated, even during the official 9-day mourning period. FamiliarContinue Reading
By John Singarayar Mumbai, May 7, 2-25: On April 30, the Indian government announced a decision that will reverberate through the nation’s social fabric for generations: the upcoming national census will include comprehensive caste data for the first time since 1931. This watershed policy shift, declared by Information Minister AshwiniContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Lawngtlai, Mizoram, May 2, 2025: Bishop Stephen Rotluanga of Aizawl consecrated a newly built parish church in Lawngtlai, Mizoram, on May 1, 2025, a landmark event that coincided with the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Salesian parish, drawing together religious leaders and faithful from across the regionContinue Reading
Bastin Nellissery May 2, 2025: In the pages of Hope: The Autobiography, co-authored by Italian journalist Carlo Musso, Pope Francis – Jorge Mario Bergoglio offers a rare and deeply personal reflection on games and Salesian influence that shaped his spiritual journey from childhood. At the heart of this connection wasContinue Reading
