Rev. Dr. Merlin Rengith Ambrose – In society’s tapestry, the impoverished and marginalised are not merely passive recipients of Christian charity; rather, they are profound
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Nostra Aetate at 60: A Call for Unity Still Relevant ‘In Our Time’
By Lavoisier Fernandes – This year marks the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate (“In Our Time”), a short but transformative document that reshaped the Catholic
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Called ‘To Mission’
‘The Mission’, is a 1986 British period drama film, about the experiences of a Jesuit missionary in 18th-century South America. The film is a rather
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Profits Over People: The Moral Crisis of Our Time
By Lavoisier Fernandes – Back in 2013, Pope Francis—then still a relatively new figure on the global stage—sparked some controversy when he made what many
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Beyond Politics: Understanding the Papacy as a Divine Vocation
By Lavoisier Fernandes – In the opening pages of his Confessions, St. Augustine writes: “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart
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A Challenge to Communicators
Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ – On Sunday 1 June, the Catholic Church will observe the 59th World Day of Social Communications. The day is significant
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Pope Leo XIV: Iron Fists, Velvet Gloves
# chhotebhai – When writing on an unfolding story one runs the risk of being overtaken by developments if its publication is delayed. Despite that
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AI and Deepfake Challenges for the Church
By Lavoisier Fernandes – In today’s hyperconnected world, technology touches nearly every aspect of our lives. From scrolling through Facebook and Instagram to watching viral
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When Did God Die?
# chhotebhai – Another startling headline? It isn’t about Holy Friday. It was occasioned by a Special Edition (100 pages) of Time magazine totally dedicated
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Confluence of Festivals Celebrated at Pilar, Goa
By Fr Elvis Fernandes, SFX – Pillar (Goa): Followers of seven Faith traditions converged on the Pilar hillock to celebrate their respective festivals on 3
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A Simple End
Tom Thomas – Walking through a cemetery can be quite educative. Reading the various inscriptions on the headstones, one can get an idea of the
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The Dignity of Work Transcends Our Economic Systems
In an era where labor is increasingly reduced to productivity metrics and profit margins, Saint Joseph the Worker stands as a powerful counterexample that reminds
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United in Spirit: Mumbai Gathers to Pay Tributes to Pope Francis
Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Archbishop House Conference
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Francis, The Endearing Ecumenical Pope
Fr. Tom Mangattuthazhe – As the world mourns, not just for the passing of a pope, but for the departure of a shepherd who truly
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The Influence of St Ignatius and St Francis on Franciscus
Tom Thomas – Easter Monday my world turns upside down in the afternoon. I receive the news from the ICM Editor, almost at the instant
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