By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Dec 23, 2024: Narendra Modi created history on December 23 when he became the first Indian prime minister to visit the headquarters of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) in New Delhi. The prime minister took part in the Christmas celebrations hosted by theContinue Reading
By M L Satyan Coimbatore, Dec 20, 2024: Recently Capuchin Father Suresh Mathew, former editor of the Indian Currents weekly and secretary of the Indian Catholic Press Association, has written an open letter to the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India. I wish to highlight certain important pointsContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Sept 13, 2024: Catholic bishops in India have mourned the death of Sitaram Yechury, the top Marxist leader in the country and product of Christian educational institutions. Yechury, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), died on September 12 after suffering fromContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Feb 7, 2024: Increasing attacks and harassment on Christian institutions and personnel in India will not prevent the Church from serving the poor and downtrodden, assert the Catholic bishops in the country. “As loyal citizens of India, we will continue serving our country whatever beContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Dec 24, 2023: The head of the Catholic Church in India on Christmas eve called for prayers for war-torn regions of the world, including Manipur in the country. “In the spirit of Christmas, I earnestly request your prayers for those in violence-affected and war-tornContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Nov 11, 2023: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) on November 11 urged fellow citizens to make the path of understanding, compassion and unity bright on the occasion of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. A conference, while extending “warmest wishes to ourContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Oct 17, 2023: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) on October 17 welcomed the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages. The apex court’s “decision reaffirms the institution of traditional marriage, rooted in the sacred teachings and values held byContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Oct 13, 2023: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has expressed deep sorrow at the loss of lives and the sufferings caused by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The CBCI stands in solidarity with all the affected families, says a pressContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Aug 23, 2023: The head of the Catholic Church in India on August 23 joined the nation’s leaders to applaud the Indian Space Research Organization for the success of the country’s third lunar exploration mission. On the same day, when Chandrayaan (moon craft)-3 successfully landedContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Aug 14, 2023: A message from the Catholic bishops in India says celebrating the country’s 77th Independence Day calls for reaffirming people’s commitment to fostering a society built on justice, equality, and inclusivity. The message, “Reflecting on Independence and Unity,” issued on August 14, theContinue Reading
