Beijing, Nov 1, 2019 : Priests and parishioners have barricaded themselves in a Catholic church in the Chinese province of Hebei. According to reports, the Catholics are attempting to prevent the Chinese government from tearing down the Church. The protest began at 6am on Oct 31 morning at the churchContinue Reading
By Michael Gryboski Various groups across the world have joined the annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Churches in various countries, including India. Overseen by the World Evangelical Alliance, the international prayer event took place on November 3. It will be held again on November 10. This year’sContinue Reading
Rome , Nov 2, 2019 :Pope Francis celebrated Mass Saturday for the souls of the dead in Rome’s Catacombs of Priscilla, saying the place of a Christian is in the safety of the hands of God, whatever the outside circumstances might be. “The souls of the just are in theContinue Reading
Vatican, Oct 31,2019: Pope Francis has decreed that the feast of Our Lady of Loreto be included in the Roman Calendar as an optional memorial to be celebrated on December 10. “This celebration will help all people, especially families, youth and religious to imitate the virtues of that perfect discipleContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Pedong, Kalimpong, October 31, 2019 — The diocese of Darjeeling-Sikkim-Bhutan concluded the Extraordinary Missionary Month under the leadership of Bishop Stephen Lepcha at a day-long event held at St George Higher Secondary School, Pedong near Kalimpong, 31 October 2019. Pedong is a small sleepy town located someContinue Reading
Mosul, Iraq, Oct 24: The United Arab Emirates is partnering with UNESCO to rebuild two Catholic churches in Mosul that were destroyed in 2014 by the Islamic State. The initiative will help rebuild Al-Tahera Church and Al-Saa’a Church. “Today’s signing is a pioneering partnership that sends a message of light,Continue Reading
By Dominic Emmanuel Cycling by far is one of the common means that Westerners use as exercise. It was thus not surprising when last year someone in my church in Austria approached me about a new initiative called “Park & Pray.” “Oh! Sure. That is an attractive way of invitingContinue Reading
Rome, Oct 19 : At least four of the 12 language groups at the Amazon synod overtly propose the ordination of married men to the priesthood in summary reports published by the Vatican on Oct 18, with the majority of the discussion groups expressing openness to the idea. “We ask,Continue Reading
Vatican, Oct 16: Pope Francis has appointed the second-in-command of Vatican security to head the City State’s national police force, after the resignation of the former chief on October 14. The Pope named Gianluca Gauzzi Broccoletti, who has worked as part of the Vatican’s gendarmerie since 1995, and has beenContinue Reading
Vatican, Oct 15: The Vatican promoted the launch of ‘smart rosary’ bracelet on Oct 15 compatible with an iOS and Android app, which costs over $100. “In a world of indifference and in the face of so many injustices, poverty, elementary rights denied, praying for peace in the world meansContinue Reading