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Controversy over Syro-Malabar purchase of land in Rome

On: February 17, 2018

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

Apostolic Visitator appointed for Syro-Malabar Catholics in Europe

By: Matters India

On: July 28, 2016

In: Religious

Rome: Pope Francis has nominated Monsignor Stephen Chirappanath as Apostolic Visitator for the Syro-Malabar faithful residing in Europe. This was made public in Rome on Thursday, July 28 at noon local time, corresponding to 15:30 hours, Indian Standard Time. Monsignor Chirappanath was born on December 25, 1961, at Puthenchira, EparchyContinue Reading