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Dismissing justice — the case of Sisters Lucy and Lissy

Until August 2018, Sisters Lucy Kalapura and Lissy Vadakkel had very little in common except that they belonged to the same congregation and had somewhat similar names. But today they are perceived as partners in crime. Sister Lucy became a target for disciplinary action after she joined the historic public protest for Mulakkal’s arrest, as […]

Jesuit’s book highlights “resilient culture” of Bihar’s “noble people”

A Jesuit’s book on Bihar’s Musahars will help sensitize society about one of the most deprived communities who live in abject poverty, hunger and deprivation, says a noted educationist. The word “Musahar” (literally rat eater) is derogatory and not associated with profession or food habit, asserted Shanker Ashish Dutt, head of the Department of English […]

Patna archbishop urges students to imbibe Ignatian spirituality

Archbishop William D’Souza of Patna on July 31 urged students of a Jesuit college to imbibe right moral values as they strive to become achievers in life. “All of us want to succeed in life. We want to be achievers. But the success does not come with wealth or by climbing the career ladder. It […]

As Hong Kong tensions intensify, Catholics call for cool heads

More than 1,000 Catholics prayed during a candlelight vigil for Hong Kong to solve its political crisis in a peaceful, nonviolent manner. Organizers of the Aug. 8 vigil said they hoped the faithful can remain solely a prayer movement so that tensions ease in the weeks long series of mass demonstrations by Hong Kong citizens […]

Church media in Philippines meet to fight ‘fake news’

Catholic media workers from across the Philippines met in Batangas province to discuss strategies to spread church teachings and how to counter the spread of “fake news” especially among the youth. Archbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa, host of this year’s National Catholic Media Convention, reminded participants about the importance of “renewal for truth” when working […]

Inter-religious leaders in Pakistan urge protections for religious minorities

Catholic and other religious leaders signed a joint resolution on August 8 encouraging the Pakistani government to adopt policies to protect religious minorities. The leaders held a press conference in Karachi on August 8 organized by Aid to the Church in Need – Italy and by local advocate Tabassum Yousaf. In attendance were Fr Saleh […]

Macau to host new seminary for Asian evangelization

A new seminary to train priests for all of Asia will open in the Chinese territory of Macau in September. The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples has entrusted management of the Redemptorist Mater College for Evangelization in Asia to the Neo-catechumenal Way, uca-news.com reported. The seminary was established by a decree signed on June 29 […]

On anniversary, Japan’s bishops renew hope for nuclear-free world

With the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, the bishops of Japan are renewing calls and prayers to build peace by abolishing nuclear weapons worldwide and promoting integral human development. They also expressed hope that Pope Francis’ visit in November and his expected calls for peace will strengthen people’s […]