By Filomena Saraswatif Giese, Joseph Naik Vaz Institute – The commentaries on the life and death of Pope Francis have been about his life and
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Prophets Don’t Die, They Multiply: Pope Francis, the Struggle for Power, and the Church’s Missed Revolution
James Pochury – The Morning After: Grief, Memory, and a Piercing Realization The news of Pope Francis’s passing came quietly, amid the clamour of a
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After Francis, Who?
(Extracts from the book “The Jerusalem Code” published in January 2021) # chhotebhai – Focus now shifted to the Camerlengo (the papal custodian till the
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Pontiff’s Last Journey: Pope Francis Funeral Mass on Saturday at 1.30 pm India Time
Verghese V Joseph – The funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis will be solemnly celebrated on the parvis of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican
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Francis Challenged Us When We Needed It Most
Dr. Fr. John Singarayar SVD – At 9:45 AM on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope
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Papa Francesco: The Pope of Surprises
By Lavoisier Fernandes – Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy brings to mind the words of St. Thomas Aquinas, who described Providence as “prudentia Dei”—the prudence of
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Indian Leaders, Church and Catholic Community Mourn Pope’s Passing Away
Verghese V Joseph – The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, has evoked a profound outpouring of grief and homage. The
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End of an Era: Pope Francis Passes Away
Verghese V Joseph – At 9:45 AM on Monday, April 21, 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, solemnly announced the death of
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Spiritual Significance of the Passion Flower
Jacqueline Kelly – The beauty of flowers has been the subject of poetry since time immemorial. Their fragrance and beauty have inspired poets and artists
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Feet, Faith, and the Journey
Fr. Dr. John Singarayar SVD – Imagine walking for days. Your feet are dusty, aching, and heavy with exhaustion. Every step feels like a burden,
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Passion Week: The Lament of Calvary!
Vijayan MJ – Passion week is that time of the year when Christians all over the world remind themselves about the sufferings, anguish, pain and
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A Stone’s Throw
Tom Thomas – The phrase “A Stone’s Throw” is not used much these days. I ask my college going daughter when we are driving together
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A Haven of Hope at Velankanni: Mercy Home Needs Your Help
Verghese V Joseph – In the heart of Velankanni, a small village in Nagapattinam district of India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, lies a haven
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Christian Witness: Evangelization Beyond Proselytism
By Lavoisier Fernandes – A hymn that deeply resonates with me is God Forgave My Sin (Freely, Freely) by Carol Owens. Its refrain—“Freely, freely, you
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Women Power Transforming Lives
Sr. Teresa Joseph fma – Have you ever thought that social works can be paths of hope and generativity? Read on to get a grasp
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