By Matters India Reporter ROME, October 7, 2026: On the eve of Pope Leo’s October 7–14 meeting with bishops, families and theologians marking the tenth anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, the Catholic Women’s Council (CWC) has issued a sweeping critique of the Church’s approach to family life, calling for urgent reformsContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Bengaluru, April 21, 2026: The Catholic Church in India will convene a National Synodal Assembly from May 1–3 in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru under the theme “Synodal Pilgrims of Hope.” The gathering seeks to advance synodality in the life and mission of the Church,Continue Reading
Lucknow, June 15, 2020: A group of church workers from the Bosco Educational and Development Society in Mohanlalganj-Lucknow District in Uttar Pradesh, India, has provided much-needed help to a village of “snake charmers.” People in Sausiran, long considered the “village of snake charmers,” have been reported to be in theContinue Reading
The Vatican has stated that the reports claiming that it signed a deal with the government of Saudi Arabia to build churches from Christian were “false.” A report published by the Egypt Independent has claimed that the agreement was signed by the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Sheikh MohammedContinue Reading
Australian mother Jazz Yue Yi Li never thought God was real until she saw her newborn son nearly die in hospital. Ms Yi Li gave birth to her son Mark Yi Hoang on April 6 last year but after being discharged was rushed to the hospital “with a life-threatening situation”.Continue Reading
Dimapur: R. Tohanba Yimchunger, Parliamentary Secretary, Municipal Affairs, Economics & Statistics has stated that church should play a pivotal role in grooming the youngsters, motivate them to opt for different professional fields and impart soft skills training. It should also guide youths to be responsible and respectable citizens of theContinue Reading
Vatican City: A fresh and courageous perspective is needed when it comes to helping youth discern and discover their vocation, Pope Francis said Thursday, emphasizing the importance of personal holiness and the commitment to serving others. “(Today) there is the urgency to bring into the Christian community a new ‘vocationalContinue Reading
And Ruslan Sokolovsky, a 22-year-old from the Urals city of Yekaterinburg, risks a five-year jail term after being charged with offending religious believers and inciting hatred.Continue Reading
MarGao: High literacy rate and strong influence of the teachings of Church drive the high female-male ratio among the Christian community in Salcete. The economic survey findings reveal that Salcete has 1,025 females for every 1,000 males among the Christian community as per the 2011 census. The statistics further revealContinue Reading
Hu Shigen, a leader of an underground church movement, was found guilty of subversionContinue Reading
