By Matters India Reporter Bengaluru, May 9, 2026: Church leaders from across India launched the National Federation of Churches in India (NFCI), pledging unity amid violent attacks, restrictive laws, and property disputes threatening the Christian community nationwide. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) formally launched the NFCI during theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 6, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India congratulated the people of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry for the “successful and peaceful conclusion of their assembly elections” and extended warm wishes to victorious parties and candidates. In a statement, theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 2, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has voiced “deep anguish” over the Supreme Court’s directive permitting the termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 15-year-old minor, calling it a violation of medical ethics and the constitutional right to life. TheContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 2, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India expressed “deepest sorrow” after a tourist cruise capsized at Bargi Dam reservoir in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, killing nine people and leaving four others, including three children, missing. A “sudden and severe storm” overturned the vessel,Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 15, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has expressed its steadfast support for Pope Leo XIV and his recent humanitarian appeal for peace. Amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Iran, the Holy Father’s message stands as a beacon ofContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy New Delhi April 10, 2026: An interfaith Easter celebration in India highlighted the nation’s constitutional commitment to religious freedom, bringing together ambassadors, bishops, and leaders of diverse faith traditions in a powerful display of unity. The April 8 event, titled Asha Ka Mahotsav (Celebration of Hope), underscoredContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 1, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India urged Parliament and the Home Minister to reconsider the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, warning it could undermine charities and disrupt vital services. In a March 31 memorandum to Members of Parliament and Home MinisterContinue 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, July 1, 2025: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has expressed deep sadness and grief over the tragic explosion at a chemical factory in Telangana, a southern Indian state. The June 30 “horrific incident” in Sangareddy district reportedly claimed at least 42 workersContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, June 12, 2025: The Catholic bishops of India on June 12 joined world leaders to express “deep grief and profound sorrow” over the crash of an Air India plane earlier in the day. The plane bound for London crashed immediately after take off fromContinue Reading
