Vatican City: Pope Francis announced December 27 a special year dedicated to the family, marking the fifth anniversary of the publication of his apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia. In his Angelus address on the feast of the Holy Family, the Pope noted that March 19, 2021, would mark five years sinceContinue Reading
By Raj Irudaya Chennai: A webinar organized by the Indian Theological Association (ITA) presented the latest papal encyclical as the Christian response to the fear of the other. Panelists Jesuit Father Victor Edwin and Fransalian Father Jacob Parappally addressed the theme “Fear of the Other: Fratelli Tutti as a ChristianContinue Reading
Panaji: The Archaeological Survey of India has begun the restore the four-century old silver casket that houses the relics of Saint Francis Xavier at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. The casket, which was last tended to in 1698, has been braving the elements within the basilica, which isContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis on December 8 proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” to mark the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. The year will last from December 8 this year to December 8, 2021. In a new Apostolic Letter entitled PatrisContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Panaji: The Catholic Charismatic renewal Television, or CCR TV, has completed three years of proclamation of God’s Love. “This is what the Lord wants us to be in this challenging world of ours,” says Robin Francis D’Souza, the television’s CEO. The CCR TV Channel was inauguratedContinue Reading
By Jose Murickan Mysuru: The Norbertines across the world have launched yearlong programs to celebrate the 900 years of the foundation of the fifth oldest surviving Catholic religious congregation. The order’s current abbot general Father Jose Wouters on December 3 performed the main function of the jubilee year — openingContinue Reading
By I P Sarto Raiganj: A group of Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) animators has decided to observe compassionately situation in the neighborhood, reflect objectively, analyze the causes and to act according to the gospel values. As many as 44 BEC animators reflected on the theme, “The will of God isContinue Reading
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City: People with disabilities must have access to the Sacraments and, as missionary disciples, the ability to be full and active participants in the life of their Catholic parish, Pope Francis has asserted. “Before all else, I strongly reaffirm the right of persons with disabilities toContinue Reading
Panaji: The annual Feast of St Francis Xavier, which used to attract thousands of people every year, was held in a simple manner on December 3 in Old Goa as physical gatherings were not allowed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Long queues were seen in the morning outsideContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis told the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople November 30 that he is confident that Catholics and Orthodox Christians will attain full communion. In a message to Bartholomew I on the Feast of St. Andrew, Pope Francis praised the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s efforts to promote Christian unity. “We canContinue Reading