Margao, Sept 14, 2023: A Capuchin priest has called upon Indians to speak out on the current sociopolitical challenges in the country. “To do so is our responsibility as citizens,” asserted Capuchin Father Suresh Mathew, the editor of Indian Currents, a weekly published from New Delhi. He was presenting theContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Agra, Sept 14, 2023: Christians and their institutions are increasingly facing hatred being spread by the Hindutva fringe elements in the country, says Father Suresh Mathew, editor of Indian Currents weekly, published from New Delhi. The Capuchin priest was addressing a seminar in connection with theContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, August 7, 2023: The return of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to the Indian Parliament 135 days after his disqualification has reassured people’s faith in the Indian judiciary, say some Christian intellectuals. Gandhi, who represented Kerala’s Wayanad constituency in the Lok Sabha, was reinstated August 7Continue Reading
By Suresh Mathew New Delhi, June 5, 2020: The Constitution of the United States of America starts with the words “We the people.” But George Floyd’s feeble voice “Please, please… I can’t breathe” as he was being crushed under the knees of Derek Chauvin, a fatty white police officer, changedContinue Reading
By Suresh Mathew New Delhi, May 23, 2020: ‘The shepherds should live with the smell of the sheep…. This is what I am asking you – be shepherds with the smell of sheep.’ Thus spoke Pope Francis addressing priests at the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday on March 28, 2013.Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: Chief editor of a leading Christian weekly wants the Church leaders in India to take other minority groups into confidence in their dialogue with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that heads the federal coalition government. “Given the current political scenario, the bishops should takeContinue Reading