(File picture: Bengaluru Archbishop Most Rev Dr Peter Machado greeting Holy Father Pope Francis when he called on him during his last visit) By Verghese
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World Day of Prayer for Creation
By Leon Bent – Pope Francis has proclaimed a “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation,” which is celebrated annually on September 1.
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Fr. Vijaya Kumar Rayarala Appointed Bishop of Srikakulam
Bangalore: His Holiness, Pope Francis, has appointed Fr. Vijaya Kumar Rayarala (50), the Regional Superior of the P.I.M.E. as the new Bishop of the Diocese
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Commemorating the Relationship between Holy See and Israel
By Verghese V Joseph – Last Thursday, Vatican’s Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, addressed a high-level gathering on the occasion of the commemoration of
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Pope Francis Exhorts Civil Aviation People to be Beacon of Hope
By Verghese V Joseph – On Monday, His Holiness Pope Francis received civil aviation chaplains from around the world in the Clementine Hall of the
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Pope Francis: It is Not Just About Migrants
Vatican: A press conference was held in the Holy See Press Office on Monday to present Pope Francis’ Message for the 105th World Day of
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The Blessed Virgin Mary: Untier of Knots
By Fr. Hedwig Lewis, SJ – When he returned to Argentina following his doctoral studies in Germany, Jorge Mario Bergoglio SJ, now Pope Francis, took
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Pope Expresses Deep Anguish Over Notre Dame Fire
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
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Pope 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
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Remote 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
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What 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
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It’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
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Pope 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
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Sexual 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
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