By Fr. Cedric Prakash, SJ- On Sunday 14 October, Pope Francis canonised seven women and men as saints of the Catholic Church. Each of these
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Celebrate the Family: Pope Francis
By Fr. Cedric Prakash, SJ – The World Meeting of Families which began on 21 August in Dublin Ireland, concluded this evening(26 August) with a
Read morePope Pledges Repentance Over Alleged Misconduct of Priests
From the Editor’s Desk – Just last week, a Pennsylvania grand jury in US made public its roughly 900-page report on sexual abuse by clergy,
Read moreGlobal Climate Impact: 95 Catholic Institutions Divest From Fossil Fuel Firms
By Verghese V Joseph – Responding to Pope Francis’ call in his Laudato Si encyclical to keep fossil fuels underground, 95 Catholic institutions have reacted
Read moreI Got An Answer To My Question: How Can I Be Holy…?
Jointly written by the Young Africans and Sr. Teresa Joseph, FMA A group of seven young college students from Zambia got actively involved in the
Read moreThe Goan Connection: Pope Elevates Karachi Archbishop Joseph Coutts as Cardinal
Pope Francis on Sunday announced that he would create 14 new cardinals, which includes one of Goan origin, Archbishop Joseph Coutts of Karachi. Speaking to
Read moreWhatsApp-ening to You?
By Fr Francis Gonsalves – “Are you on WhatsApp”? is an oft-heard query, today. Almost everyone—including myself, a ‘technologically challenged netizen’—dabbles in WhatsApp, though my
Read moreCommunicating Truth; Countering ‘Fake News’
By Fr. Cedric Prakash, SJ – On Sunday 13 May, the Catholic Church will observe the 52nd World Communications Day. The theme this year is
Read morePope Calls For a ‘Journalism for Peace’ on World Communications Day
By Team ICM – Pope Francis released his message for World Communications Day, which is held annually on the Sunday before Pentecost, falling this year
Read moreStephen Hawking: When the Universe Embraced Him
In his concluding part, scientist priest Prof. Dr. Mathew Chandrankunnel CMI brings out further insights about Stephen Hawking. By Fr. Dr. Mathew Chandrankunnel, CMI – With
Read moreGaudete et Exsultate: Pearls from the Apostolic Exhortation
By Team ICM Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) is pleased to present to you the Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate of Pope Francis given
Read moreParticipate Actively, Urges Archbishop Dr. Bernard Moras
In his concluding series on the insightful Pastoral Letter, Most. Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, Archbishop of Bangalore and President, KRCBC extends his prayerful congratulations to
Read moreThe ‘Joseph’ in Francis
Fr. Cedric Prakash, SJ – Exactly five years ago, on 19 March 2013, Pope Francis began his Pontificate. It was the Feast of St. Joseph,
Read moreFrancis’ Five: Five Years of Pope Francis
By Fr Antony Christy, SDB – March 13, 2013 – the day Pope Francis took on the divine mandate of leading the People of God. It
Read more#Lent – Fast. Pray. Love
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – A popular joke goes that when asked what he was going to abstain from this Lent, he replied, “I am
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