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Indian court dismisses petition against Missionaries of Charity

A petition seeking a special probe into shelter homes, including those run by the Missionaries of Charity (MC), in a central Indian state has been dismissed by the country’s top court. “Yes, we are aware of the case; but don’t want to comment on it,” said a nun from the Mother House, the headquarters of […]

Indian Church seems to have all but forgotten Manipur

The sensitive border state of Manipur “is engulfed in violent anarchy,” says M.G. Devasaha-yam, a retired bureaucrat from India’s elite civil service cadre, who previously served as an army officer seeing action in war and engaging in internal security matters. Devasahayam, a guiding force of an exceptionally influen-tial group of retired civil servants and judges […]

Imphal Archbishop seeks Pope’s prayer for peace in Manipur

Abp Linus Neli of Imphal has requested Pope Francis to pray for the people of Manipur state in north-eastern India. The archbishop made the plea on September 21 during an audience with the Pope. He was in Rome to attend the September 15-22 formation course for newly appointed bishops organized by the Dicastery for Evangelization. […]

Indian court again refuses to hear Stan Swamy case

The top court of India’s Maharashtra state has, for an eighth time, refused to hear a plea seeking to clear late Jesuit Father Stan Swamy from an anti-terror case that includes a plot to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Justice Revati Mohite-Dere of the Bombay High Court recused herself from hearing the plea on Sept. […]

A Korean Virgin Mary in the Pope’s Vatican Gardens

In a powerful gesture of unity and hope, the Korean Catholic commu-nity has introduced a new mosaic of the Virgin Mary, symbolizing their enduring plea for peace across the globe. The mosaic, titled “Our Lady of Korean Peace”, was blessed in the Vatican Gardens on September 20, a date that holds profound significance as the […]

Indonesia Unveils the World’s Tallest Statue of Jesus, A New Symbol of Faith

In a stunning display of faith and craftsmanship, Indonesia has unveiled the world’s tallest statue of Jesus Christ, rising majesti-cally above Sibeabea Hill in North Sumatra. Towering at 61 meters, the “Jesus Christ the Saviour” statue now stands as a new global landmark, surpassing Rio de Janeiro’s famous “Christ the Redeemer” by over 20 me-ters. […]

Pakistan: Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy

Shagufta Kiran, a 40-year-old Pakistani Christian woman, has been found guilty of blasphemy and sentenced to death under Article 295-C of Pakistan’s Penal Code, which punishes offences against the Prophet Muhammad. The charge stems from a message shared on the social media platform WhatsApp. According to Fides News Agency, Kiran’s lawyer, Rana Abdul Hameed, reported […]

Cardinal Ranjith urges new Sri Lanka president to prioritize the poor

During a meeting at the Archbishop’s House in Colombo on September 23, Card. Ranjith congratulated President Dissana-yake on his electoral victory. He emphasized the significant res-ponsibilities awaiting the new president, particularly in addre-ssing the challenges faced by the nation. He offered the President his blessings and full support for the tasks ahead and stressed the […]