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Matters India Reporter Dungarpur, Dec 16, 2025: A Sunday Mass Dec. 13 held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bichhiwara village, Dungarpur district, was disrupted when members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bajrang Dal stormed the premises, accusing the parish of forced religious conversions. The incident occurred duringContinue Reading

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By Allen Brooks Udalguri, Dec 7, 2025: The Christians of Udalguri, a town in Assam, on December 6 transcended denominational boundaries to unite for a day of service, worship, and vibrant celebration. The day began with a special cleanliness drive. The participants swept streets, picked up litter, and meticulously preparedContinue Reading

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By Elvis Fernandes, Pilar, Nov 17, 2025: Compassion is the core value in all religions and their followers should discover it in their lives to build bridges in a divided world. This was the outcome of a “Samvad,” (theological dialogue) organized at the Pilar Pilgrim Centre, Goa. Organized by theContinue Reading

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Sambalpur, Nov. 12, 2025: Bishop Niranjan Sualsingh of Sambalpur in Odisha has urged his faithful to pray for a diocesan priest arrested following a motorcycle accident. The bishop’s November 11 circular asked Catholics and people of goodwill “to keep Father Paul Adapoor in their prayers, that he may be strengthenedContinue Reading

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By Melvil Jose New Delhi, Nov 10, 2025: In an era often marked by religious polarization, a new book titled “Pilgrims in Conversation” was launched to build bridges of understanding between Christians and Muslims. The compilation of interviews by Jesuit Father Joseph Victor Edwin was released on November 9 byContinue Reading

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Matters India Reporter Kolkata, October 31, 2025: In a gesture of compassion and inclusion, the Christian Burial Board Kolkata inaugurated its “Dignity Burial / Shamman Samadhi” initiative at the historic 184 Lower Circular Road Cemetery. The programme ensures that every individual—regardless of financial status—receives a dignified burial, free of cost.Continue Reading

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By Thomas Scaria Mangaluru, Oct 31, 2025: Jemimah Jessica Rodrigues, who led the Indian team to victory in a One Day International World Cup semifinals, is hailed as an “icon of patriotism and devotion beyond her personal glory.” The 25-year-old Christian scored an unbeaten 127 in India’s win over theContinue Reading

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Mattersindia reporter New Delhi, Oct 25, 2025 –– Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Antony Kattiparambil as the new bishop of Cochin in Kerala. The announcement was made on October 25. Fifty-five-year-old Father Kattiparambil is currently serving as the judicial vicar of the diocese of Cochin. the bishop-elect was bornContinue Reading