Pope recognizes Indian priest as venerable
2025-12-19
By Matters India Reporter Rome, Dec 18, 2025: Pope Leo XIV on December 18 endorsed the beatification of 12 people and recognized as venerable three others, including a priest who pioneered the Church’s healthcare apostolate in Kerala, southern India. Monsignor Joseph Panjikaran, who died on November 4, 1949, aged 61,Continue Reading











