By Thomas Scaria Mangaluru, April 11, 2026: Jesuit priest who headed the Vatican Communications and Radio in Rome on its English desk for Asia and Indian languages dies at the age of 62 on April 14. Father Melwin J. Pinto was serving as pro-chancellor of St. Aloysius University, rector ofContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Dimapur, April 11, 2026: Father Job Kallarackal, a Salesian missionary remembered for opening Catholic missions in Arunachal Pradesh and inspiring indigenous vocations while touching countless lives through his retreat preaching, died April 11 in Dimapur. He was 78. “With deep sorrow, we inform you of the sadContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy New Delhi April 10, 2026: An interfaith Easter celebration in India highlighted the nation’s constitutional commitment to religious freedom, bringing together ambassadors, bishops, and leaders of diverse faith traditions in a powerful display of unity. The April 8 event, titled Asha Ka Mahotsav (Celebration of Hope), underscoredContinue Reading
By George Joseph Thrissur, April 9, 2026: Trichur Archdiocese in Kerala has taken another step in expanding services for people with disabilities, inaugurating the first fully accessible Via Crucis Tactilis for blind and visually impaired devotees at the Our Lady of Dolours Shrine Basilica. The launch, held in connection withContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Vatican City, April 6, 2026: Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Easter “Urbi et Orbi” message from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, urging Catholics worldwide to embrace peace and reject violence. Speaking to tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square and millions watchingContinue Reading
By Sunil D’Cruz Mumbai, April 3, 2026: The All-Mumbai Catholic Discipleship Program 2025-26 concluded with a vibrant Strength Rally, commissioning 203 disciples and 60 animators to serve their communities. The Archdiocese of Bombay’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) marked the culmination of its discipleship program with the Strength Rally at St.Continue Reading
By Felix Anthony Deomali, April 2, 2026: About 400 youth from a northeastern Indian diocese are taking part in a five-day prayer program seeking religious harmony and world peace. “Your prayers are needed for our country now more than ever,” Bishop George Palliparambil of Miao said April 1 while openingContinue Reading
By George Kommattam Kozhikode, March 27, 2026: Hundreds of Catholics from St. Antony’s Forane Church in Kozhikode walked 33 kilometers across the city visiting 14 churches in a powerful overnight Way of the Cross pilgrimage for unity and renewal. Carrying crosses and rosaries, parishioners from the church in Paroppady localityContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, March, 24, 2026: Bishop Emeritus Jerome Dhas Varuvel of Kuzhithurai, a diocese in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, died on March 24. He was 74. The death occurred at 1:30 am at the Care Home of the Little Sisters of the PoorContinue Reading
By Purushottam Nayak Dantoling, Feb 16, 2026: Thousands of people who recently flocked to a Marian shrine feast in the eastern Indian state of Odisha have prayed for Cardinal Anthony Poola, the new president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India. “May God strengthen him in moments of trial andContinue Reading
