Vatican: The Holy See has received with shock and sorrow the news of the terrible conflagration that has devastated the Cathedral of Notre Dame, symbol
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Part IV: Motivations Connected to a Renewed Youth Movement
By Fr Soroj Mullick, SDB – The principal motive behind a new Youth Pastoral Plan (YPP) lies in an essential precedence: the integral education of
Read morePope Talks About Youth Concerns; Dedicates ‘Christus vivit’ Exhortation
By Verghese V Joseph – Vatican: In a landmark development, Pope Francis’ post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation “Christus vivit” (Christ is alive), was dedicated to the youth
Read moreRemote N-E Indian Diocese Joins Pope’s 24 Hours for the Lord Initiative
Miao: A remote diocese in north east India joined Pope Francis’ 24 Hours for the Lord initiative on 29 March 2019. Miao Diocese in Arunachal
Read moreWhat is ‘Mercy of God’?
By Fr. Adolf Washington – Imagine you hold a ‘privilege’ membership to an elite club with luxuries you are ‘entitled’ to. One evening, you are
Read moreIt’s Bible Sunday!
By Leon Bent – Pope Francis, in his Apostolic Letter “Miericordia et Misera,” to mark the end of the Year of Mercy, had called for
Read morePope Francis: For this Lent, Be in Garden of Communion with God
Vatican: Holy Father Pope Francis’ Lenten message for 2019 focuses on creation. Dwelling on theme, “For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing
Read moreSexual Abuse in Church: A Journalist Perspective
By Verghese V Joseph – Speaking of sexual abuse by members of the clergy is painful and unpleasant. Sometimes, even in Church circles, one hears
Read moreXXVII World Day of the Sick: Be the Salt of the Earth
By Verghese Joseph – Kolkata: Invoking Saint Teresa of Kolkata, Holy Father Pope Francis’ special envoy to XXVII World Day of the Sick , His
Read moreWilliam Carey: An India Perspective on Ecumenism Sunday
By Fr Gilbert Aranha – Justice and only justice you shall pursue (Deuteronomy 16:18-20) “Dear brothers and sisters, I have desired to come here, a
Read moreKolkata: There’s Joy in Giving, Pope Francis’ Message for World Day of Sick
By Verghese V Joseph – This year, India’s eastern city Kolkata will play host to Catholic Church’s 27th World Day of the Sick during February
Read moreChristmas Reminds Us of the Homeless Jesus
By Fr Hedwig Lewis SJ – On Christmas Eve 2011, Timothy Schmalz, a Canadian sculptor was at the Friends of the Crèche international art show
Read moreRev. Elias Gonsalves Appointed New Archbishop of Nagpur
Rome: His Holiness, Pope Francis has appointed His Lordship Rt. Rev. Elias Gonsalves, until now Bishop of Amravati, as the new Archbishop of Nagpur. This
Read moreDr Moras Urges All to Give Dignity of Life To The Poor
By C V Joseph – Bengaluru: Archbishop Emeritus of Bengaluru, Dr Bernard Moras, called upon the congregation to work for the poor, in every sense,
Read moreDusshera, Diwali and Christian-Hindu Dialogue
By Leon Bent – “Dasara, derived from the Sanskrit Dasha-hara meaning “remover of bad fate”, is among the most important festivals celebrated in India. Regional
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