By Lavoisier Fernandes – It has been a year since the death of Pope Francis, a pope who, through his compassion, humility, and vision, left
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Post-Modernism: Crisis or Kairos for the Church?
For many Catholics, the word “post-modernism” triggers unease. It signals moral confusion, distrust of institutions, and a culture where truth feels negotiable. Today, the Church
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Advent Invites Us to Journey Together
Dr. John Singarayar SVD – There is something quietly revolutionary about waiting together. In a world that prizes individual achievement and personal spirituality, the season
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Kolkata: Archbishop Elias Frank’s Pastoral Visit – Strengthening Synodality and Youth Ministry at Nitika Don Bosco
Kolkata: On 10 November 2025, the Salesian Provincial House at Nitika Don Bosco, Kolkata, welcomed a significant pastoral visit from His Grace, Archbishop Elias Frank,
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Interview with Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão: Hope in Synodality and a Changing World
By Lavoisier Fernandes – Synodality has always been a core foundation of the Catholic Church, but in recent years, it has gained renewed focus, particularly
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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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B’luru: Empowering Future Leaders – Deacons Unite for a Synodal Journey at NBCLC Seminar
Bengaluru: The National Biblical, Catechetical, and Liturgical Centre (NBCLC) is currently hosting a significant six-day national seminar for deacons of the Catholic Church, themed “The
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Challenging Clericalism: Pope Francis’ Impact on Indian Catholic Church
By Verghese V Joseph – Clericalism, a hierarchical structure that elevates clergy above the laity, has been a longstanding issue within the Catholic Church worldwide,
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CBCI’s Contribution to Nation-Building is the Need of the Hour
By M L Satyan. The ongoing General Body Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) being held in Bengaluru from January 31 to
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Round-up of Synod on Synodality During October 2023
[tta_listen_btn] By Lavoisier Fernandes. The first of two gatherings of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Synod on Synodality has drawn
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Faith, Family & Synodality: A Roller Coaster Ride
[tta_listen_btn] By chhotebhai. A roller coaster ride can throw one upside down or side to side. Not meant for the faint hearted. After my daughter
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Democracy is the Antidote to “Clericalism” in Catholic Church
[tta_listen_btn] By Devasahayam IAS (Retd). Synodality is the “way” of being Church. It means that the whole people of God, all members of the church,
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Mysuru Bishop William’s Issue Reverberates in Varanasi
By Verghese V Joseph – Varanasi: Mysuru Bishop Kannikadass William’s issue refuses to die down. This time, at a meeting organized by the Indian Catholic
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‘Dear Bishops, Be Good Bishops’, Nudges Nuncio Girelli
Verghese V Joseph – Bangalore: The Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal Most Rev Dr Leopold Girelli endearingly urged bishops of India to be good
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Dialogue Not an Option But a Necessity, Says Cardinal Gracias
Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: In keeping with the theme of the 35th general body meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) –
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