Kandhamal: As much as we would like to forget it
2018-08-12
Divisive politics should not drive Christians into silosContinue Reading
Indian Catholic Bishops facilitate Indigenous youth achievers
2018-08-12
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) Office for Tribals recognized 15 tribal youth for their hard work, brilliance and enthusiasm in achieving standards of excellence. In a first of its kind, the CBCI Office for Tribals organized an event to congratulate, encourage andContinue Reading
National Day of prayer observed on Aug 12
2018-08-12
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: The Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) has urged Christians in India to pray for the country on August 12. “Please observe this day in your Churches. Let us give thanks to God for our beautiful country and our fellow citizens. Let us also intercedeContinue Reading
The Wail Behind The Veil
2018-08-11
The biggest casualty in the murky developments is the faith of the peopleContinue Reading
Pornography blamed for rise in sexual violence in India
2018-08-11
Mari Marcel Thekaekara ‘Girls and women are getting raped left, right and centre,’ says the supreme court. Instead of lamenting, it should act. Another day, another shocking headline about rape in India, from the 30 girls in a Bihar shelter who were allegedly sexually abused over many years to theContinue Reading
Security beef-up likely at churches
2018-08-11
KOLKATA: Three oldest churches of Kolkata are planning to augment security measures in the wake of the theft at St Paul’s Cathedral. From increasing the number of security personnel to man the church premises to augmenting the number of CCTV cameras, meetings are being held to look at arrangements thatContinue Reading
Guilty should face consequences: Catholicos
2018-08-11
Kottayam: The Church has taken a consistent stance in the alleged sex scandal involving a few of its priests, said the supreme head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. Addressing the Church managing committee, the highest executive body of the Church that met in Kottayam on August 9, Catholicos andContinue Reading
Don’t flock to bishop’s house: Jalandhar diocese tells faithful
2018-08-11
Television channels in Kerala reported people flocked to the bishop’s house in large numbersContinue Reading
Progression of processions
2018-08-10
It is time all forms of religious processions bannedContinue Reading
Clean living draws tourists to Indian village
2018-08-10
Mawlynnong, a village in northeastern India, attracts throngs of visitors eager for a slice of village life, lush gardens and a tradition of cleanliness.Continue Reading