By Irudaya Jothi Kolkata: May 10 was the saddest day for the Dalit Christians around the world as their leader and liberator Jesuit Father P Antonyraj passed away due to Covid 19. Father Antonyraj “was a prophet of our times who challenged the caste-ridden Church hierarchy,” said Jesuit Father AContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: Caritas India has begun setting up Covid treatment centers in 14 states with high prevalence as part of its continued efforts to save people from the deadly disease. The social arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India took the initiative as the countryContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Keerithodu: The funeral of an Indian nurse who was killed in a Palestinian rocket attack in Israel was held on May 16 in Kerala. Bishop John Nellikkunnel of Idukki conducted the funeral services of Soumya Santhosh adhering to Covid-19 protocol at Nithya Sahaya Matha (Perpetual Help)Continue Reading
By Felix Anthony Guwahati: The Catholic Church’s North East Social Communication (NESCOM) on May 16 organized a webinar on Pope Francis’ message for the World Communication Day 2021. Addressing 27 delegates representing various media department of the Church in the region, Salesian Father George Plathottam, the executive secretary for theContinue Reading
Jamshedpur: Civil society organisations in Jharkhand have come forward to shoulder their responsibilities at a time the state is ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. Jharkhand Christian Youth Association (JCYA), a loosely formed outfit comprising Christian youths of various denominations, has not only arranged dry rations and masks but also creatingContinue Reading
Mumbai: Families and friends of the 15-accused in the Bhima Koregaon case vehemently demanded the immediate release of undertrial prisoners from crowded jails, while talking about jail conditions during a press conference on May 15, 2021. The 15 intellectuals arrested will have completed three years of imprisonment in June thisContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Mumbai: A Catholic laity group in India has demanded the paternity test of a bishop to be conducted in two non-Catholic hospitals in Mumbai. The Association of Concerned Catholics (AOCC) “strongly” objected to a proposal to conduct the DNA test of Bishop K A William at StContinue Reading
New Delhi: At least 25 First Information Reports (FIR) have been registered in connection with posters that surfaced across the capital questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the vaccination policy in a sarcastic tone. Police said that at least 25 persons had been arrested in connection with the cases. EarlierContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Guwahati: Allen Brooks, a top Catholic leader in northeastern India, has demanded a probe into the “bizarre” deaths of 18 elephants allegedly by lightning stroke. The elephants were killed on May 13 atop Bamuni Hills in Assam’s Nagaon district. The cause of death is yet toContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Mohana: A Catholic priest in Odisha has apologized for not permitting the burial of Covid victim in the parish cemetery. “I am sorry and ask apology to the bereaved family for such unfortunate event,” says a message from Father Valentine U Singh, parish priest of St.Continue Reading
