By Matters India Reporter Imphal, April 27, 2026: The All Manipur Christian Organization (AMCO) has condemned the recent violence in Manipur, calling for peace, reconciliation and restraint among communities as the state grapples with unrest and loss of life. In a press statement issued April 26, AMCO described Manipur asContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Ghaziabad, April 26, 2026: Academicians, media professionals, and spiritual leaders gathered in Ghaziabad to explore journalism’s constructive role in nation‑building, urging reporting that moves beyond problems to spotlight pathways for peace and development. NISCORT Media College, in partnership with the Brahma Kumaris, convened the Fourth NationalContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Siliguri, April 17, 2026: On a humid evening in Rayagada’s Baragada village, a mother of three stood at the edge of her paddy field, watching her children chase each other across the dusty ground. Her voice trembled as she asked, “If the mines come, where will theyContinue Reading
By Sujata Jena Nabarangpur, Odisha, April 16: Villagers in Dumurimunda, Odisha, kept Raymati Gond’s body at home for more than a day, opposing burial amid allegations of religious conversion. Raymati Gond died on April 13 at around 3 pm, but her final rites were delayed amid strong opposition from sectionsContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Jalandhar, April 16, 2026: Indian Catholic communicators say they have a responsibility to counter hostility and misinformation in the media with truth, and underscore the importance of interreligious dialogue in fostering mutual respect and collaboration. Gathering under the theme “Whispers of Hope: Communicating Peace, Growing Together,Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 15, 2026: The All India Catholic Union (AICU), Asia’s largest confederation of Catholic laity, has expressed “firm solidarity” with Pope Leo XIV’s appeal for an immediate end to the war involving the United States, Israel, Iran and Lebanon. “We unequivocally endorse the HolyContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 15, 2026: SIGNIS India, the Indian chapter of the World Catholic Association for Social Communication, issued a strong statement condemning recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump directed at Pope Leo XIV. The organization described the comments as “disparaging” and said they “profoundlyContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 15, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has expressed its steadfast support for Pope Leo XIV and his recent humanitarian appeal for peace. Amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Iran, the Holy Father’s message stands as a beacon ofContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 14, 2026: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has pledged its support for Leo XIV’s urgent appeal for peace, declaring that the pope’s message offers “a beacon of hope” for Middle East nations torn by conflict. In a statement issued AprilContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Mumbai, April 14, 2026: The question before us is not only how we respond to violence, but how we ensure our own social fabric resists division, the Inter-Religious Solidarity Council (IRSC), Mumbai, said in a statement urging restraint, accountability, and renewed ethical clarity in public life.Continue Reading
