Rome: Five members of the Missionaries of Charity and 14 disabled children from an orphanage in Afghanistan arrived August 25 at Rome’s international airport. A Catholic priest and the sisters arrived on one of two evacuation flights from Kabul that landed in Rome carrying a total of 277 people. FatherContinue Reading
Vatican, Mar 3, 2020: The Diocese of Rome has canceled all public Masses until April 3 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement by the vicar general of the diocese, published on Mar 8 evening, follows a decree by the Italian government suspending all public religious ceremonies. “The ChurchContinue Reading
By Santosh Digal Rome, October 3: Cherylanne Menezes is the only woman in the 14-member Indian delegation participating in the Synod of Bishops starting in Rome today. The October 3-28 synod will address the theme “Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment.” Matters India talked to Menezes about her expectationsContinue Reading
Rome: Friends and fans called him a “gentle giant,” a faithful “prayer warrior” and a Clark Kent whose superman power was helping people grow in holiness and faith. “I believe I truly knew a saint,” one friend wrote. The written comments were among the hundreds of condolence messages, prayers andContinue Reading
Kochi: Close on the heels of the controversy over sale of land by Syro-Malabar Church in Kochi, serious allegations have cropped up about a property purchased by the church in Rome for installing an administrative centre (Procura). The new development has again cast a shadow over the handling of realtyContinue Reading
Rome, Italy: Some 30,000 followers of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be in Rome this week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movement with meetings and Mass, culminating in a prayer vigil led by Pope Francis in the Circus Maximus. The May 31 – June 4 jubilee is being organizedContinue Reading
Jatta, an Italian art historian and graphic arts expert, will be the first woman in the post.Continue Reading
The Vatican continues its efforts to help the poor and downtrodden, with the donation of a mobile medical unit that is now traveling around Rome to offer free health care to people in need.Continue Reading
Using the power of images, music and verbal discussions, internationally acclaimed photographer Kounteya Sinha will hold exhibits at 11 places in Rome.Continue Reading
“We have different cultures and religions, but we are brothers and we want to live in peace,” Pope Francis said.Continue Reading
