Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) president Cardinal Oswald Gracias met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on May 24 to discuss issues concerning the Christian community in the country. The meeting between Singh and Gracias, who recently took over as the president of the CBCI, was termed a “courtesy call” by theContinue Reading
“The circulation of this letter just before the Karnataka elections is a disgraceful mischievous ploy”Continue Reading
The cardinal had a one-to-one meeting with Prime Minister ModiContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Mumbai: The Catholic Church in India should follow the example of Pope Francis to foster mercy and compassion in the country, says Cardinal Oswald Gracias. “Pope Francis is a Pope of mercy, who draws people to the sacrament of reconciliation. Pope Francis is a Pope ofContinue Reading
Cardinal Gracias has a soft corner for Kandhamal Martyrs’ issueContinue Reading
Cardinal Gracias becomes CBCI president second timeContinue Reading
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India held its 30th plenary on February 4Continue Reading
Cardinal Oswald Gracias also released “Living in Faith” a monthly magazine focusing lituryContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bhubaneswar: Human right activists have welcomed the Cardinal Oswald Gracias’ willingness to facilitate with Vatican and offer Canonical assistance for martyrdom process of Kandhamal victims. “As Cardinal points out that the process of martyrdom needs to start with the Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, Odisha, in examining andContinue Reading
By Sr Carmel Ann Coutinho The violence that lasted for nearly four months in 2008 against Christians in Kandhamal District of Odisha state resulted in the loss of 100 lives and left more than 56,000 people homeless. Survivors claim they are facing continued denial of justice in the numerous casesContinue Reading
