By Cedric Prakash This is the first of a three-part series on Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo’s first encyclical. Ahmedabad, May 31, 2026: On 25 May 2026, Pope Leo released his first encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ (Magnificent Humanity): On Safeguarding the Human Person in the time of Artificial Intelligence’. In it, heContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Mumbai, May 30, 2026: The Archbishop of Bombay has issued a “Pastoral Letter” warning the faithful about confusion surrounding “The Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ” and stressing it “is not in full communion with the Catholic Church.” Addressed “To, All the Faithful of the Archdiocese ofContinue Reading
By C. M. Paul KOLKATA, May 29, 2026: A pioneering priest-psychologist who became the first Indian-born principal of Salesian College Sonada and later advanced psychological training for clergy and laity died May 28 in Kolkata at age 101. His final act of service was donating his body to medical science.Continue Reading
By Bolmax Pereira* Panaji, May 27, 2026: “We require a new and universal solidarity.” (Laudato Si’, 14). Inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical, communities in Goa are reviving farmlands, protecting rivers, switching to solar energy, and building interfaith alliances to safeguard creation. In Goa, Laudato Si’ is more than reflection—it isContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Kolkata, May 26, 2026: Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity) is a landmark text that situates the Catholic Church’s social teaching within the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and digital transformation. It is both theological and pastoral, drawing on biblical imagery, the tradition ofContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter NEW DELHI, March 27, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India on March 27 criticized a proposed amendment to India’s foreign funding law, warning it is “dangerous and alarming in its implications” and could be misused by authorities. In a statement, the bishops’ body said theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter NEW DELHI, March 25, 2026 — The Religious Liberty Commission of the Evangelical Fellowship of India says its 2025 findings show “a sustained pattern of hostility” affecting both individual believers and congregational life, with northern and central states recording the highest cases of intimidation. The commissionContinue Reading
NEW DELHI, March, 24, 2026: The National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM), marking its 40th year, has called the milestone a testament to its sustained rights-based advocacy, empowering millions of workers while advancing dignity, social protection and recognition for one of India’s most marginalised labour groups. The movement said the anniversaryContinue Reading
By George Kommattam Kozhikode, March 24, 2026: Catholic organizations in Kerala have objected to the scheduling of national-level entrance examinations on Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday, calling for an immediate reconsideration respecting Christian religious sentiments. The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council on March 23 urged authorities to withdraw the decision toContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy New Delhi, March 23, 2026: The Catholic Church in northeastern India has mourned the death of Mother Mary Rose Thapa, the first native superior general of the Missionaries Sisters of Mary Help of Christians. Mother Thapa died at 6:10 am on March 22 in Guwahati, Assam, dueContinue Reading
