Video claiming to show Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil
2016-12-27
We have strong indications to believe that he is still aliveContinue Reading
Chicago cardinal meets with Indian Catholics
2016-12-21
Cardinal Blase Cupich of the Archdiocese of Chicago met with the Indian-American Catholic community Dec. 10 in the first such historic Christmas get-together at the Waterford Banquets’ Grand Ballroom. It was festive and most awaited Christmas event for all the Catholics of Greater Chicago. In spite of snowstorm forecast, theContinue Reading
US President-Elect Trump Thanks Indian-Americans
2016-12-18
Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump has acknowledged the contribution of Indian-Americans in his electoral triumph, saying his victorious campaign did “great with the Hindus”.”We have a lot of people here tonight from the Indian community, Hindus. We did great with the Hindus,” Mr Trump said while addressing thousands of hisContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu chief minister seeks PM Modi’s help in church event
2016-12-09
Chennai: Chief minister O Panneerselvam on Thursday sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate the participation of all fishermen from the state, who wish to participate in the consecration ceremony of the newly constructed St Antony’s Church at Katchatheevu, without placing any restrictions on the numbers. TheContinue Reading
US lawmakers concerned over India’s restrictions on Christian charity
2016-12-07
Members of the charity organization appeared before a Congressional hearing.Continue Reading
Indian who walked 1,000 km in Dubai for justice returns home
2016-12-06
New Delhi: An Indian man who had walked a distance of 1,000 km over a period of two years to attend court proceedings in Dubai just to obtain a flight ticket to home has been brought back. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Tuesday said government has helped Jagannathan Selvaraj, whoContinue Reading
Tradition, family ties strengthen Oriental Catholics, FABC
2016-12-04
By T S Thomas and Jose Kavi Negombo, Sri Lanka: Strong religious traditions and faith are the bedrock of the Syro-Malabar Church, one of the Oriental Catholic communities in Asia “Traditional Syro-Malabar families have some unique characteristics, such as solid faith in the sacred and strong marital bond, special socialContinue Reading
Hindu temple in UK considers ban on new 5 Pound notes
2016-12-04
London: One of the UK’s largest Hindu temples has urged worshippers not to donate any new 5-pound notes after it emerged they contain traces of animal fat. Sree Sanatan Mandir in Leicester made the announcement a day after Bank of England confirmed that there is a trace of tallow inContinue Reading
Tribal communities are Asian Church’s future: Cardinal Toppo
2016-12-04
By Santosh Digal and Jose Kavi Negombo: Asia’s first tribal cardinal has urged fellow bishops to pay more attention to indigenous people who he says are the future of the Church in the region. “Christianity is not something strange to tribal communities. They live the Gospel values in their dailyContinue Reading
Distraught Indian in UAE sees ray of hope
2016-11-25
Abu Dhabi: An Indian man who was forced to spend over eight months on the terrace of a building in UAE’s Ajman city is finally getting much needed offers of help, a newspaper said on Friday. The dramatic turn in his fortunes came after the Khaleej Times published a storyContinue Reading