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Cardinal Filipe Neri: “Synodality Heals Divisions in a Polarised World”

In an interview, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), reflected on the meaning of synodality in today’s fast-changing and polarised world. He shared his hopes for the future Church in Asia, the vital role of the laity and youth, […]

Supreme Court slams misuse of anti-conversion laws

The Supreme Court of India on October 17 quashed multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. The FIRs, lodged by third-party complainants affiliated with right-wing Hindu groups, accused Christian educators and clergy of orchestrating mass conversions—charges the Court found to be legally untenable and […]

Derek O’Brien honoured with pride of community

Celebrated quizmaster, author, and parliamentarian Derek O’Brien was conferred the Pride of the Community Honour 2025 award at a special ceremony held at the Anglo-Indian Bishop’s School, Pune. More than 600 members of the Anglo-Indian community attended the October 17 function. The award honours exemplary individuals of Anglo-Indian heritage who have made significant contributions to […]

Bishop Lumen Monteiro Completes 45 Years of Service as Priest and Missionary in Northeast India

The Diocese of Agartala and the Church in India celebrate the 45th anniversary of the sacerdotal ordination of Bishop Lumen Monteiro, C.S.C., D.D., who was ordained a priest on October 28, 1980, and has since emerged as one of the most respected pastoral and missionary leaders in Northeast India, serving the Church not only in […]

Kerala Hosts Kreupasanam Rosary Rally With Over 100,000 Faithful Praying for Peace

Tens of thousands of Catholics from across India gathered in Kerala for the Kreupasanam (Seat of Grace) Rosary Rally, one of the country’s largest Marian processions, held with a powerful call for world peace and unity within families. The rally began at the Kreupasanam Jubilee Mission Church in Kalavoor and concluded at St Andrew’s Basilica […]

Bishop of Kottar Joins Muslim Funeral, Inspiring Religious Harmony

Posts celebrating interfaith harmony have flooded social media in Kanyakumari district since Sunday, 26 October, after images circulated of Bishop Nazarene Soosai of Kottar Diocese walking alongside members of the Muslim community in the funeral procession of A.S. Hameed, former president of the Inayam Jama’ath. The Bishop joined the procession and walked with his Muslim […]

‘Hijab’ row in Indian Catholic School settled ‘amicably’ in court

The top court in southern Indian Kerala state has closed a case involving a Catholic school accused of barring a Muslim student from wearing a hijab, after the student’s counsel informed the court that she no longer wished to continue her studies there. Justice V. G. Arun of the Kerala High Court accepted the submission from the girl’s lawyer that she […]

Adoration nun leaps barefoot into historic win before retirement

Clad in her religious habit and barefoot on the track, Sister Sabina Joseph stunned spectators at the Kerala State Masters Athletics Meet by sprinting past hurdles and competitors. The first-place finish of the member of the Sisters of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the 55-plus category on October 22 marked a triumphant return […]