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Youth Leadership Training Programme Poster Unveiled in Kerala

The official poster of the Youth Mission Animation Programme (YMAP) was formally unveiled, marking the launch of a new leadership formation initiative for young people across Kerala. Archbishop Varghese Chakkalakal, President of the Kerala Regional Latin Catholic Bishops’ Conference (KRLCBC), released the poster, underlining the Church’s commitment to nurturing youth leadership rooted in mission, service […]

Priest’s Support Helps Four Odisha Students Become Doctors

Financial assistance and long-term mentorship from Father Abraham Karukaparambil have enabled four young men from economically disadvantaged families in Odisha to complete their medical education and begin serving in government healthcare institutions. Dr. Sailendu Singh, from Alanjuri village in Kandhamal district, said financial hardship almost forced him to discontinue his MBBS studies at St. John’s […]

13th International Anglo-Indian Reunion to Be Held in Kochi

Bringing together members of the Anglo-Indian community from across the world, the 13th International Anglo-Indian Reunion 2026 will be held in Kochi, Kerala, from January 11 to 17, 2026, under the theme “Coming Back to Familiar Shores.” The reunion invites participants to come together and celebrate their shared heritage, culture, and identity, while strengthening ties […]

90-year-old Indian Catholic man denied burial in ancestral village

Christian leaders in India’s eastern state of Odisha have expressed concern over growing hostility toward Christians after villagers prevented the burial of an elderly tribal Catholic, forcing his family to conduct the rites several kilometres away days later. Chhuta Hansda, a 90-year-old resident of Rangamatia village in Balasore diocese, died on January 7. Family members […]

Bajrang Dal Members Accused of Christmas Vandalism in Raipur Get Bail

Six Bajrang Dal members accused of vandalising Christmas decorations at Raipur’s Magneto Mall were released on bail, an event that soon drew criticism after turning into a public celebration. The case relates to an incident during the Christmas season in which the group allegedly forced entry into the mall and damaged festive installations, including Christmas […]

Youth hailed for completing studies amid Myanmar conflict

The head of Myanmar’s only private Catholic educational institution has described the graduation of its latest batch of students as “an act of resilience” amid ongoing armed conflict and instability in the country. The students at St. Joseph’s Institute “have persevered in their studies despite the profound challenges facing Myanmar’s education system,” said Joseph Win […]

Korean bishops warn against unauthorized Naju Marian shrine

Catholic bishops in South Korea issued a circular warning Catholics from any association with the controversial Marian shrine in Naju, which is not recognized by the Korean Church and the Vatican. The Jan. 12 letter signed by Father Lee Cheol-su, secretary general of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK), said the Vatican’s Dicastery for […]