Pope praises nuns as ”women of strength”
2015-09-25
The comment is seen as a move to salve wounds opened by his predecessor
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Accused in Sister Amala murder case held in Haridwar
2015-09-24
Kottayam: The accused involved in the murder of Sister Amala of Lisieux Carmelite Convent in Pala, has been arrested in Haridwar. Sathish Babu alias Sathish Nair (39) of Kasargod was arrested last night from the Ayappa Swamy Temple in Haridwar where he was hiding. However, the investigating team has notContinue Reading
Church marriage tribunal braces for Vatican’s reforms
2015-09-24
The new procedures will fast track marriage cases that sometimes get dragged on for years Continue Reading
Church alleges planned attacks on convents
2015-09-23
Kottayam: Giving a new colour to the murder of a Catholic nun at a convent in Pala, the Church has formally alleged that this could be part of a planned and concerted effort implemented with an agenda. The allegation has been raised by Father Mathew Chandrankunnel, official spokesperson of theContinue Reading
Ernakulam-Angamali archdiocese to take on love marriages
2015-09-22
The growing phenomenon of Catholics marrying outside the faith challenges the church in countries like IndiaContinue Reading
Cardinal calls for a fight against communalism
2015-09-22
Pathanamthitta: The 85th Reunion Meet of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church came to a close with a massive rally from Thirumoolapuram to the St John’s Metropolitan Cathedral in Thiruvalla town on Monday afternoon. Inaugurating the public meeting held in connection with the valedictory function at Mar Ivanios Nagar at Thirumoolapuram, CardinalContinue Reading
Vizhinjam: Latin archdiocese for open agitation
2015-09-21
Thiruvananthapuram: Even though the state government on Friday declared a rehabilitation/compensation package for persons who will be displaced or affected by the Vizhinjam port project, the Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum has taken exception to it and has announced an ‘open stir’ against the `7,525-crore project. By announcing the `296 croreContinue Reading
Assyrian Church followers celebrate election of new Patriarch
2015-09-20
Kochi — Followers of the Assyrian Church of the East in India Saturday celebrated the election of Maran Mar Gewargis III as their new Patriarch. He was elected Friday by the Synod of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East in Arbel, Iraq, church officials said. The postContinue Reading
Orthodox Church to adopt Nepal village
2015-09-18
Kottayam: The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church will adopt a village in Nepal. According to a spokesman of the Church, this will be a comprehensive reconstruction project in the earthquake-hit country. Under the project, 50 houses in the village will be reconstructed in addition to establishing a drinking water supply scheme.Continue Reading