June, 28, 2020: An Italian prisoner, sentenced to 30 years for murder, will make vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience on June 27, in the presence of his bishop. Luigi*, 40, wanted to be a priest when he was young, according to Avvenire, the newspaper of the Italian bishops’ conference.Continue Reading
Ranchi, June 27, 2020: Human rights groups of Jharkhand have called for a speedy and independent investigation into the murder of a 27-year-old social-political activist. The body of Ramji Munda was recovered in the forests of Khunti on June 24. Jharkhand Janadhikaar Mahasabha (JJM), a conglomeration of activist organizations, hasContinue Reading
Kochi, June 27, 2020: Syro-Malabar Church head Cardinal George Alencherry has urged his people to engage in efforts to increase efficiency in all fields of production to strengthen the nation’s economy. The 75-year-old cardinal made the call in a pastoral letter issued ahead of July 3, the feast of StContinue Reading
Thiruvananthapuram, June 27, 2020: As part of a covert operation to crack down against online child sexual abuse material, the Kerala Police have arrested 47 people, including young professionals in the state. In total, 89 cases have been filed as part of the raids on June 27. “There has beenContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Chennai, June 27, 2020: The Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore has set up a healthcare team to address Covid-19 disease spreading rapidly in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. “As the pandemic poses a serious threat, the archdiocese sprang into action to safeguard its priests, sisters andContinue Reading
George Cheriyan & Simi T.B Bengaluru, June 27, 2020: India has made a commitment to eliminate trans-fat from all foods by 2022, ahead of WHO deadline of 2023. But at national level the respective regulations are struck at FSSAI/Ministry of Health level and none of the states has achieved anyContinue Reading
New Delhi, June 27, 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 27 sent out a strong message of inclusivity, saying his government does not discriminate on the basis of any faith or caste. Prime Minister Modi also praised the role of Mar Thoma Church in the freedom struggle. Modi wasContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Hyderabad, June 27, 2020: With an unprecedented spike in the corona cases, the Health Minister of Telangana State Eetala Rajender pleaded with NGOs to help curb the spread. Fourteen individuals from nine NGOs, including faith-based organizations, were invited to the meeting at very short notice onContinue Reading
Abp Giambattista Diquattro, Papal Nuncio to India Apostolic Nunciature 50C Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri New Delhi – 110021 (nuntius@apostolicnunciatureindia.com) 24th June 2020 AN OPEN LETTER Respected Nuncioji, Peace of Christ! Permit me to introduce myself as the former National President of the All India Catholic Union, former Director of the InternationalContinue Reading
Mumbai, June 27, 2020: A special court designated under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) has denied bail to a Catholic priest charged for sexually assaulting a minor boy. Offences had been registered against Father Johnson Lawrence in December 2015 for unnatural sexual intercourse under Section 377Continue Reading
