By Matters India Reporter QUEZON CITY, September 14, 2026: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle urged Catholic digital missionaries from across Asia to allow Jesus Christ to be the strongest influence in their lives so their online presence and work can become authentic witnesses to the Gospel. In a video message shownContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kinshasa, September 8, 2026: As the Democratic Republic of the Congo confronts a rapidly worsening Ebola outbreak, communities and health workers face the crisis amid conflict, displacement and an already fragile health care system. Since May 15, 2026, the government of the Democratic Republic of theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter VATICAN CITY September 1, 2026: The office bearers of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Aug. 28, holding a cordial 45‑minute discussion on the life, mission and pastoral concerns of the Latin Catholic Church in India.Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kigali, August 9, 2026: Indian media professional, academic and filmmaker Magimai Pragasam has been elected Vice President of SIGNIS World, the World Catholic Association for Communication, during its global congress in Kigali, Rwanda. The election, held August 7, places him in one of the association’s highestContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Steyl, August 4, 2026: Twenty-three young Divine Word Missionaries from ten European provinces and regions gathered at the Society’s Motherhouse in Steyl from July 20 to 25, 2026, to deepen their missionary identity and strengthen intercultural fraternity. The week began with introductions and a pilgrimage toContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bangkok, July 31, 2026: The Christian Conference of Asia voiced deep concern over the devastation caused by floods and landslides across India, urging churches and humanitarian partners to assist communities grappling with loss, displacement and widespread damage. In a statement released July 28, the regional ecumenicalContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bangkok, July 30, 2026: The Christian Conference of Asia called for urgent action against human trafficking linked to cyber scam operations, warning that thousands of people are being exploited through schemes that lure victims with false job opportunities and promises of a better future. In aContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Jakarta, July 28, 2026: Synodality must draw the Church closer to Jesus Christ and lead to concrete action rather than remain confined to documents, structures, or pastoral programs, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão said at the closing Mass of the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation ofContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Jakarta, July 24, 2026: As the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) continued in Jakarta, Associate Secretary Father Clarence Devadass said the Church’s greatest witness in Asia must be unity. “One of the greatest fruits we hope to see is synodalityContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Jakarta, July 23, 2026 : Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle called on Asian bishops to embrace synodality, saying it calls believers to be present to one another through listening, encounter, and a willingness to adjust their pace for others. Speaking at Hotel Mulia in Jakarta during theContinue Reading
