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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XXVII 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
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William 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
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Kolkata: 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
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Christmas 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
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Rev. 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
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Dr 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,
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Dusshera, 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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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
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