By Jose Kavi New Delhi, October 24, 2019: A Catholic priest and a layman are now in judicial custody in Tripura in connection with the death of a church hosteler. Father Lancy D’Souza and Bulchung Halam will remain in custody until October 30, says a press release from Father RoyContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, October 24, 2019: Miracles are back in the news after the recent canonization of Sr Mariam Theresia of Kerala. Opinions vary. Some question the importance or relevance of miracles in the canonization process. Rationalists question the very existence of miracles. Doctor Sulphi Noohu, secretary of the IndianContinue Reading
By Christopher White Rome, October 24, 2019: Catholic bishops are not fully utilizing Church law to maximize the role of women in decision making capacities, Cardinal Oswald Gracias said on October 23. While acknowledging that women are unable to hear confession, say Mass, or administer confirmation, “she can do practicallyContinue Reading
Shillong, October 23, 2019: Nearly 100,000 people from across northeastern India, particularly Meghalaya state, attended the state funeral of Archbishop Dominic Jala in Shillong. Archbishop John Moolachria of Guwahati, president of the North East India Bishops Coúncil, led the Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christian, Laitumkhrah, downtownContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kochi, October 23, 2019: A court in Kerala has set November 11 as the date to start the trial of Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar, who was accused of raping a nun. The District Court of Kottayam has summoned Bishop Mulakkal to take part in theContinue Reading
By Matters India reporter Yangon, October 24, 2019: Pope’s next apostolic journey will be to two Asian countries: the Kingdom of Thailand, November 20-23, and then Japan from November 23-26 The motto of the first stage of the journey to Thailand is “Disciples of Christ, Missionary Disciples”, and is aContinue Reading
Washington, Oct 23, 2019: The US has voiced “deep concern” about reports of human rights abuses and discrimination faced by Pakistanis because of their faith, which in many cases are perpetrated by non-state actors. Alice G. Wells, Acting Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of South and Central Asia, in herContinue Reading
Chennai, Oct. 23, 2019: Following criticism over an advertisement that said ‘Brahmins only’ flats on sale for an upcoming residential project at Srirangam in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, the builder on Oct. 22 removed the advertisement and clarified that they are not against any caste or religion. The builder has deniedContinue Reading
New Delhi, Oct. 22, 2019: A government scheme that offers cash assistance to encourage Parsi couples to have children has resulted in 214 births over the last five years through assisted reproductive techniques (ART), according to officials aware of the development. Buoyed by the results, the government is considering allocatingContinue Reading
By Santosh Digal Manila, October 23, 2019: Sister Jane Agnes Singh is a volunteer of the Prison Ministry of India, an office under the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India. The member of the Sister Jane Agnes Singh’s North-East India and Nepal province, joined the ministry after being a teacher forContinue Reading
