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Indian Catholics welcome women’s inclusion among Swiss Guards

On: September 17, 2021

By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: Catholics in India have welcomed the decision of Swiss Guards to accommodate female soldiers. The Swiss Guards, the world’s smallest army with just 140 soldiers, have faithfully protected popes for more than 500 years. The army was formed in 1506. Recruits must be single,Continue Reading

Citizens observe 110th anniversary of Hyderabad flooding

By: Matters India

On: September 29, 2018

In: National

By Matters India Reporter Hyderabad: Poets, writers, environmentalists, social activists, academicians and others along with school children on September 28 marked the 110th anniversary of the flooding of Hyderabad. The day was celebrated under the iconic tamarind tree that saved 150 people who clung on to its branches to escapeContinue Reading

Faith leaders pledge zero tolerance of child marriages

By: Matters India

On: June 15, 2018

In: Top Story

Around 15 million girl children are married off every year worldwideContinue Reading