By Matters India Reporter Panaji, India, April 4, 2026: The All India Catholic Union (AICU), has rejected the Indian government’s temporary suspension of the controversial Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, calling it “nothing more than political expediency” and demanding its complete withdrawal. Founded in 1919, the AICU represents Catholic laypeopleContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Itanagar, April 4, 2026: On Christmas morning in 1978, the people of Lekhi village near Naharlagun, then Arunachal Pradesh’s administrative capital, came together to mark their first Christmas* with ritual, reverence and feast. At the heart of the festivities stood a mithun, the semi-domesticated bovine revered acrossContinue Reading
By Thomas Scaria Mangaluru, April 2, 2026: A Catholic nun will take up the leadership of India’s largest network of Catholic medical professionals, becoming the first woman to lead the Catholic Health Association of India. Sister Helen Mary Anthony, of the Sisters of St. Anne Bangalore, will take over asContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi Mumbai, April 2, 2026: Indians have rejoiced at the appointment of a woman labor rights champion from the country as a member of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. The appointment of Christine Nathan “is a proud moment for India,” Astrid Lobo Gajiwala, a woman theologianContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 1, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India urged Parliament and the Home Minister to reconsider the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, warning it could undermine charities and disrupt vital services. In a March 31 memorandum to Members of Parliament and Home MinisterContinue Reading
By Matters Indian Reporter Kolkata, March 31, 2026: The Missionaries of Charity has announced plans to pursue legal action against organizations using founder Mother Teresa’s name and image without permission for fundraising and promotional activities. The congregation emphasized that Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to serving the poorest ofContinue Reading
By Mudita Menona Sodder Mumbai, March 28, 2026: An interfaith celebration in Mumbai has brought together members of diverse faith communities to reflect on shared ethical values and resilience during challenging times. Centred on the theme “Trials of Faith: Maintaining Character Under Pressure”, the gathering coincided with Ram Navami, Lent,Continue Reading
By George Kommattam Kannur, March 28, 2026: Kannur Diocese in Kerala has distributed hearing aids, wheelchairs, and other assistive devices to persons with disabilities from poor families as part of its programs to promote dignity, inclusion, and community empowerment. The March 27 distribution program was organized by Kannur Association forContinue Reading
By C. M. Paul DARJEELING, March 28, 2026: In the villages of Margaret’s Hope Tea Estate, elders whisper a refrain that has become common: “There are no young people in the village.” At funerals, festivals and community works, the absence of youth is stark. Meanwhile, across the Darjeeling hills, womenContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter BENGALURU, March 28, 2026: The Archbishop of Bangalore has issued clarifications on several debated issues within the local church, including priestly formation, episcopal appointments and the language of worship, stressing that decisions rest with the Holy See and not on regional or cultural considerations. “As certainContinue Reading
