By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: The head of the largest religious body of Hindu ascetics in India was found dead on September 20. The police said Narendra Giri, leader of Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his room at Baghambari Gaddi Math inContinue Reading
By Francesca Merlo Vatican City: Pope Francis opened his discourse to moderators of associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements and new communities, gathered for a meeting organized by the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life, by thanking all those present for being there. “And thank you for yourContinue Reading
By Francis Sunil Rosario Kolkata: The Church in India has mourned the death of an innovative Jesuit missionary who had served the Bengal mission for more than six decades. Father Jean Engelbert died September 7 in Belgium, his native land. He was 91. Church leaders in West Bengal say thatContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: A new book on Jesuit tribal activist Father Stan Swamy will be released in New Delhi. Human rights defenders are set to launch a book on Father Stan titled, ‘Fr Stan Swamy: A Maoist or A Martyr?’ by Jesuit Father Prakash Louis. Father LuisContinue Reading
By Felix Anthony Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has launched eight textbooks in a major boost to local dialects. Realising the books on September 5, the Teachers Day, in the state capital of Itanagar, the chief minister said, “Saving language is preserving our culture and roots. Our rootContinue Reading
Indore: Catholic community on Sept 5 celebrated the feast of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta; the centenary year of the Legion of Mary and the Teacher’s Day. The Mass was offered at 8 am in St. Francis Assisi Cathedral known as Red Church, Indore. It was led by Fathers MartinContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Patna: A minister in Bihar, eastern India, on September 5 urged students to return to society what they have received and become responsible citizens in future. “You should be ready to give it back to society. By giving back, you are creating opportunities to meet peopleContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Mangaluru: Kerala state, which has recorded the highest number of Covid -19 patients in India, now faces Nipah virus attack. A 12-year-old boy died September 5 at a village in Kozhikode district, in the second outbreak of the disease in three years. The village, Pazhoor, has isolatedContinue Reading
Rome: The relics of three of Korea’s oldest Catholic martyrs have been identified with DNA testing, the Diocese of Jeonju announced on Sept. 1. The relics of Blessed Paul Yun Ji-chung and two of his martyr companions were confirmed by the Catholic Church after a months-long investigation that involved historicalContinue Reading
Chennai, 01 Sep 2020: Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) illegally chopped down more than 300 trees from four acres at its defunct mercury factory in Kodaikanal, and that has exposed the toxic soil at the plant site to erosion by rainwater and wind, according to the Chennai Solidarity Group. The activistContinue Reading
