Delhi parish gets “pregnant” Mother Mary statue
2016-10-10
Mother Mary symbolized the Blessed SacramentContinue Reading
Pope Francis names 17 new cardinals of the Catholic Church
2016-10-10
Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals of the Catholic Church, including 13 who are eligible to vote to elect his successor. Continue Reading
Salesian family in South Asia pledge to grow as one family
2016-10-09
Some important meetings for the Delegates for the Salesian Family (SF) in South Asia were held in September, first in Delhi and then in Hyderabad. They were led by the Delegate of the Rector Major for the Salesian Family, Fr Eusebio Muñoz, the World Delegate for the Salesian Cooperators, FrContinue Reading
British Indian Catholics celebrate Cathedral blessing
2016-10-09
Preston(UK): Preston’s St Ignatius Church which was closed after long years of dwindling congregation, tonight became St. Alphonsa’s cathedral for Indian Catholics – one of only three such cathedral churches worldwide. The Grade II-listed (protected for historical importance) St Ignatius Church , which was shut in December 2014, was reopenedContinue Reading
Church must be welcoming, accompanying :Pope
2016-10-08
ROME – After electing their new General Superior, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate had a meeting with Pope Francis, who told them that in the midst of a rapidly changing world, humanity needs missionaries filled with love and zeal for the Gospel. “Today, every land is ‘mission territory,’ everyContinue Reading
Synod of Bishops in 2018 to focus on youth
2016-10-07
Vatican City: The theme chosen by Pope Francis for the XV General Assembly of the Ordinary Synod of Bishops taking place in October 2018 will be “Young people, faith and vocational discernment.” A press release from the Vatican on Thursday said the Pope made the choice after consulting, as normal,Continue Reading
Pope Francis starts sainthood process for London nun
2016-10-05
A London nun who saw the Eucharist turn to bloody flesh in the hands of a priest is to be put on the road to sainthood by Pope Francis. The Vatican has agreed to open the Cause for the canonisation of Mother Marie Adele Garnier, the foundress of the TyburnContinue Reading
Anglican, Catholic bishops seeking closer partnership in mission
2016-10-04
(Vatican Radio) Closer practical cooperation between Anglicans and Catholics in countries across the globe: that’s the primary goal of a two day visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to Rome this week. The Anglican leader arrives on Wednesday and is scheduled to join Pope Francis for Vespers atContinue Reading
101-year-old woman receives First Communion
2016-10-04
Brazil: At 101 years old, Doña Penha has seen quite a bit of life. But the centenarian experienced something new on September 28, as she received her First Communion during Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel nursing home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For those who witnessed the occasion,Continue Reading
Pope Francis sets murdered French priest on path to sainthood
2016-10-03
Pope Francis has authorised the French church to start the preliminary sainthood investigation for the Reverend Jean Hamel, whose throat was slit by Islamist militants as he celebrated Mass in July. Francis told reporters Sunday he had authorized the gathering of witness testimony to determine if a beatification cause isContinue Reading