In a powerful parallel voice, India’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference (CBCI) and the All India Catholic Union (AICU) have rallied behind Pope Leo XIV’s fervent call
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Catholic Bishops Call for FCRA Wisdom; Defend Nation-Building Legacy and Service
Verghese V Joseph- In response to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 that was tabled in Parliament last week, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of
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Church at Crossroads: CBCI Asserts Faithful Witness to Justice, Peace and the Constitution
By Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) opened its 37th General Body Meeting (GBM) in Bengaluru on Wednesday with
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CBCI’s 37th General Body Meeting Opens Amid Rising Concerns Over Attacks on Christians and Anti-Conversion Laws
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: The 37th General Body Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) will commence on Wednesday at St. John’s
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Kerala Nuns Released on Bail in Chhattisgarh: National Uproar Over Trafficking, Forced Conversion Charges
Verghese V Joseph – Two Kerala-based Catholic nuns, Sister Preethy Mary and Sister Vandana Francis, were released on bail from Durg Central Jail in Chhattisgarh
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Catholic Bishops’ Support for Waqf Act Amendments Sparks Debate on Minority Rights
In a move that has sent ripples across India’s religious landscape, the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) recently expressed support for the amendments to
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Will the Indian Catholic Bishops Exercise Their Prophetic Ministry?
ML Satyan – American prelate of the Episcopal Church and Washington’s first woman Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s recent sermon at the Washington National Cathedral has
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Bridging Divides: PM Modi’s Historic Christmas Address Promotes Love and Unity
Verghese V Joseph – New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Tuesday address at the Christmas celebrations hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI)
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Empowering Faith: Samir Lahiri’s New Journey with the CBCI Laity Commission
Krishnagar: Mr. Stephen Samir Lahiri, a distinguished Salesian Cooperator from Krishnanagar, West Bengal, has been appointed as a Council Member of the Commission for Laity
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CBCI’s Ecumenical Bishops’ Meet Discusses Challenges; But Misses Out on Specifics
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) convened a significant National Ecumenical Bishops’ Fellowship Meeting at St. John’s National Academy
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Wayanad Landslide Disaster: Catholic Church’s Caritas India Swings into Action
Verghese V Joseph – With nearly 240 lives tragically lost, hundreds still feared trapped, and about 240 people injured due to devastating landslides in Wayanad,
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CBCI Welcomes PM’s Invitation to Pope Francis
Verghese V Joseph – New Delhi: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has welcomed the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pope Francis,
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Bishops Body to Catholic Schools: Display Preamble; Promote and Respect Diversity and Inclusivity
[tta_listen_btn] Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), the apex decision-making body representing the Catholic community in India, has issued
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Documentary on ‘Martyrs of Kandhamal’ Premiered at CBCI Assembly
Bangalore: A moving documentary titled ‘Martyrs of Kandhamal on the Path to Sainthood’ was premiered on February 5 at the ongoing 36th biennial Assembly of
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Catholic Church Welcomes SC Verdict on Same-Sex Marriage
Verghese V Joseph – New Delhi: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) welcomed the verdict of the Supreme Court of India, which has refused
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