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Church in Haiti appeals for stop to bloodshed, impunity and fear

The kidnapping of nine individuals, including an Irish missionary and a child with disabilities, is being described as “a new act of barbarity,” a “shameful act,” and an expression of a “moral collapse” engulfing all of Haitian society. This is the denunciation issued by the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince in a statement condemning what took place […]

World Children’s Day Committee moves to Dicastery for Laity, Family, Life

From an organization directly under the Pope’s authority, the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day–established last year by Pope Francis to organize and coordinate the so-called “WCDs”–has now been placed within the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. This decision was made by Pope Leo XIV following an audience granted to the Substitute of the […]

Pope Leo: Stop the war in Ukraine and the hunger in Gaza. May the hostages be freed

Pope Leo spoke on the ceasefire and peace agreement in Ukraine, a resolution of the humanitarian crisis and hunger in Gaza, and the release of Israeli hostages there. These objectives of the Holy See’s “soft diplomacy” for issues that “cannot be resolved through war,” were expressed by Pope Leo XIV on 13 August. He shared […]

Goa celebrates Message of Fatima and synodal renewal

The World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF), a Public International Association of the Faithful of Pontifical Right, held a two-day Marian Congress on July 15–16 in Pilar, Goa, marking 70 years of the Apostolate’s mission in the region. The event, guided by the message of Fatima, gathered clergy, religious, and laity to renew their commitment to […]

Christian Communities Face Intensified Restrictions in Chhattisgarh Villages

Hindu right-wing groups in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district have escalated their campaign against Christians, with two tribal villages—Kudal and Junwani—banning the entry of pastors and priests. On August 5, the Sanatan Samaj organized a protest in Bhanupratappur, leading to a complete shutdown of local businesses. Demonstrators submitted an 11-point memorandum demanding government action to curb Christian […]

Nun-lawyer slams habit-linked attacks, urges church to defend missionaries

Sister Sujata Jena, a lawyer and member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, has denounced recent allegations of religious conversion by nuns in tribal areas as “unfounded and politically motivated.” In an interview with Matters India, Sr. Jena, who serves in Odisha, issued a pointed challenge to Church authorities: “If […]

A Legacy of Mercy: Father Scaria Nedumattathil and the Don Bosco Prison Ministry

On August 10, Prison Ministry Day, we honour the remarkable journey of Father Scaria Nedumattathil, a Salesian priest from Kolkata province, who founded the Don Bosco Prison Ministry (DBPM) after a compassionate visit to Berhampore Central Correctional Home in 1995. What began as a simple act of kindness has grown into a nationwide mission of […]

Black Day Observed by Christians Across Tamil Nadu to Protest Historic Injustice

Christians of various denominations in Tamil Nadu marked Black Day on 10 August with public demonstrations, gatherings, and awareness campaigns across all 18 dioceses of the state. In addition to parish-level meetings, the programme was conducted in 51 prominent locations in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Catholic Bishops, Protestant Bishops, priests, religious congregations, and lay faithful […]