Sister Ligi Payyappilly, a native Indian, is worried that the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, even after passing the six-month mark. The member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Saint-Marc has been serving war-hit people since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of...
On Aug. 27, Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals at a consistory at the Vatican. The new cardinals include the first Indian cardinal from the socially poor Dalit community–Abp Anthony Poola of Hyderabad. His appointment is seen as historical as it recognizes the...
The protest by Catholic fishing communities seeking compensation from a multi-billion-dollar port project has entered its second month with their arch-bishop threatening to move his “stay and prayer” action to the protest venue in southern India. “My stay and prayer...
A film presenting the life of St. Teresa of Calcutta, commonly referred to as Mother Teresa, will be premiering in theaters for two days in October. In theaters Oct. 3-4, “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” is airing in more than 960 locations across the United States....
The Syro-Malabar Church on August 25 announced the appointment of three auxiliary bishops for the larger of the two Oriental Catholic rites in India. It also accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Jacob Muricken of Palai, who wants to lead an ascetic life....
