Indore: Religious diversity and tolerance was the underlying theme on the second day of the International Conference on Harmony of Religions on Sunday. The first session of the day started with Joseph Mar Thoma, the present head of the Malankara Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Kerala, stressing onContinue Reading

Vatican City: Pope Francis canonized the Catholic Church’s first married couple in modern times on Sunday, declaring the parents of the beloved St. Therese of Lisieux saints in their own right. Francis told followers gathered in St. Peter’s Square that the couple, Louis and Zelie Martin, “practiced Christian service inContinue Reading

Thiruvanathapuram: Spirituality is fundamental to the existence of the institution of family, Cardinal Mar Baselios Cleemis has said, addressing the Synod of Bishops in Rome on Saturday. The Church views family as an important regional component, he said, adding that strong societies are founded on strong families. In all ages,Continue Reading