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
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Dec 14, 2024: The Catholic bishops in India have expressed dismay over someone leaking to media information about their recent meeting with Christian members of parliament. “The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) is deeply disheartened by the breach of trust and the release ofContinue 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 Matters India Reporter Bengaluru, Nov 11, 2022: Archbishop Andrews Thazhath of Trichur has been elected president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), the national body that represents more than 22 million Catholics in the country. The conference’s general body that met in Bengaluru Nov 6-11 also electedContinue Reading
