‘Communal papacy’ may be a baby-step toward democracy
2016-06-14
These developments can be the first steps toward a Spirit-led unfolding of a new-style papacy for the Third MillenniumContinue Reading
Gulberg Society massacre verdict: Long way to go
2016-06-02
Wonder how only 11 persons could be responsible for the murder of 69Continue Reading
Flash-forward on an under-esteemed Sacrament
2016-05-25
The Christian community’s faith tradition was eroded over recent decades by alleged attempts to desacralize and demythologize people’s faith style in the name of Church reform and renewalContinue Reading
Tomorrow will be too late
2016-05-23
The May 23, 24 World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) is finally underway in Istanbul, Turkey. The event convened by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is focused around his call that humanity-people’s safety, dignity and the right to thrive-be placed at the heart of global decision-making. Three major goals have beenContinue Reading
Father Desmond de Souza’s redemptive social mission
2016-05-19
Fr Desmond de Souza was a profound thinker and a committed priestContinue Reading
The problem of Rape: Why India is still failing?
2016-05-17
There is need of synthesis of both legal and social reforms to tackle the problem.
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Every sin must be punished
2016-05-13
The ‘zero tolerance on sexual abuse’ policy has been adopted by the Roman Catholic Church in India.Continue Reading
Corruption unparalleled in Indian Church
2016-05-11
Andhra bishop abducted, tortured by own priestsContinue Reading
Rape with cruelty to shame India
2016-05-08
We are no longer a moral nation. Maybe our cultural heritage is 5,000 years old, maybe our moral codes were the noblest in civilisation, but today India is a nation that sees rapes mounting by the day. Not just rapes, but rapes of extraordinary cruelty. Among countries with the highestContinue Reading
World Communications Day 2016 – Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter
2016-05-08
The 50th World Day of Social Communications Day will be formally celebrated on 8 May 2016 – the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord – which falls on the Sunday before Pentecost Sunday. Pope Francis has chosen Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter as the theme for 2016.Continue Reading