By Filomena Saraswatif Giese, Joseph Naik Vaz Institute – The commentaries on the life and death of Pope Francis have been about his life and
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Prophets Don’t Die, They Multiply: Pope Francis, the Struggle for Power, and the Church’s Missed Revolution
James Pochury – The Morning After: Grief, Memory, and a Piercing Realization The news of Pope Francis’s passing came quietly, amid the clamour of a
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After Francis, Who?
(Extracts from the book “The Jerusalem Code” published in January 2021) # chhotebhai – Focus now shifted to the Camerlengo (the papal custodian till the
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Francis Challenged Us When We Needed It Most
Dr. Fr. John Singarayar SVD – At 9:45 AM on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope
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Papa Francesco: The Pope of Surprises
By Lavoisier Fernandes – Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy brings to mind the words of St. Thomas Aquinas, who described Providence as “prudentia Dei”—the prudence of
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Indian Leaders, Church and Catholic Community Mourn Pope’s Passing Away
Verghese V Joseph – The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, has evoked a profound outpouring of grief and homage. The
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End of an Era: Pope Francis Passes Away
Verghese V Joseph – At 9:45 AM on Monday, April 21, 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, solemnly announced the death of
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Across Borders: Upholding Human Dignity in Immigration
By Lavoisier Fernandes – It’s been a good number of years since I legally migrated to the United Kingdom. Recently, while visiting my home state
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Traveling Light, Walking in Hope: The Lenten Call to Conversion
Tom Thomas – It is 2 am in the morning and I can’t sleep. My body affected by what is known as jet lag, travelling
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Hope for Vocations: The Unseen Power of the Domestic Church
By Lavoisier Fernandes Each month, the Holy Father Pope Francis invites us to pray for a specific intention. In February, his focus was on vocations
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Book Review: Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis
Translated by Richard Dixon. Penguin Viking. 320 pp. ₹1099.00. Paperback. The Servant of God, Romano
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The Enduring Legacy of Pope Francis: A Call to Simplicity and Solidarity
As Pope Francis battles with his illness, he has emerged as a beacon of hope, embodying the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. His papacy
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Hope as Diplomacy: Steering Through Political Polarisation
By Lavoisier Fernandes I recently came across a thought-provoking statement by Jesuit priest Thomas Reese in one of his articles for the National Catholic Reporter:
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From Fans to Followers: Embracing True Discipleship in Christ
ML Satyan – During the inaugural session of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India’s (CCBI) 36th Plenary Assembly at the XIM University in Bhubaneswar,
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The Mystical Life Of The Servant Of God Rozalia Celak
Paul Suski – Kraków is an immensely popular pilgrimage destination and undoubtedly the most frequented tourist city in Poland. It is a home to over
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