By Fr. (Dr.) Mathew Chandrankunnel, CMI – Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara (1805-1971) was a spiritual colossal figure who cannot be confined into a water tight
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Msgr. Thomas Netto New Archbishop of Trivandrum Latin Archdiocese
Bangalore: His Holiness Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of His Grace Most Rev. M. Calist Soosa Pakiam (75) from the pastoral care of the
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Pala Bishop’s Case: A Debate That Has Gone Too Far?
By Fr George Plathottam sdb – People who wanted to go after the blood of Pala Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt have made a heady cocktail of
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What Ails Kerala’s Church?
By Verghese V Joseph – While there are many issues (the list runs long) that bog down the church in Kerala, the recent statements of
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The Bogey of ‘Love Jihad’
By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – The bogey of ‘Love Jihad’ continues to be kept centre-stage! An insidious strategy to defocus on real issues plaguing
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Rome’s Santa Anastasia Basilica: A Milestone for Kerala’s Syro-Malabar Church
By Verghese V Joseph – Last year this around this time, Holy Father Pope Francis granted the Santa Anastasia Minor Basilica in Rome, one of
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Post Covid-19: Kerala Diocese to Support Families with 5 or More Children
Kottayam: Keeping in mind its dwindling population and in order to support and encourage the community, a Catholic church diocese under the Syro-Malabar rite in
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Let’s ‘Walk Together’: Pope Francis Urges Syro-Malabar Bishops
By Verghese V Joseph – Vatican: Pope Francis on Tuesday wrote a letter to the bishops, clergy, religious and laity of the Syro-Malabar Church asking
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Understanding Apostle Thomas’ Miracles and Martyrdom in India
By Chev. Prof George Menacherry – There are some Indian scholars who are well versed in select aspects of Indian history, especially the royal stories,
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Raphy Manjaly is New Archbishop of Agra
The Holy Father has appointed His Excellency Monsignor Raphy Manjaly, currently Bishop of the Diocese of Allahabad, as Metropolitan Archbishop of Agra. This follows the
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Kerala Nun Rape Case: Arrest Warrant Against Bishop Franco Mulakkal Issued
Kottayam: Rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal’s bail has been canceled by Kottayam Additional District Court and a no-bail arrest warrant has been issued against him.
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Kerala: Pope Francis Expels Priest Convicted of Rape
Vatican: In keeping with Vatican’s strict policy of zero tolerance towards clergy who sexually exploit minors, Pope Francis has expelled a Kerala priest convicted of
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Vatican Clears Another Indian Martyr Devasahayam Pillai for Sainthood
By Verghese V Joseph – In yet another celebration for India, Blessed Devasahayam Pillai – an 18th-century Hindu convert to Catholicism and the first lay
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Ex-Bishop Franco Mulakkal Back in Dock Over Another Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Rape-accused and former bishop and head of Latin Catholic diocese of Jalandhar, Franco Mulakkal, is back in the news again over another alleged sexual assault
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Project Vision Rushes to Provide Succour to Flood Affected
Verghese V Joseph – Reacting in double-quick time by reaching out to 1,400 families who were affected by the recent floods in Wayanad district of
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