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Rajasthan Revokes Catholic School Recognition Over Conversion Allegation

The government of Rajasthan has revoked the recognition of St Paul Secondary School Dungarpur, raising allegations that the institution promoted religious conversion among students. The decision has created concern among Church leaders, parents, and the local community. In an official letter dated April 2, the district education officer stated that the school could no longer […]

“Doctor Priest” Fr. Francis Alapatt Laid to Rest

The Catholic Church in Kerala bid a heartfelt farewell to Fr. Dr. Francis Alapatt, who passed away on April 9 at the age of 72. Widely known as the “Doctor Priest,” he was remembered as a priest, doctor, writer, and humanitarian who dedicated his life to serving people. A former vicar general of the Archdiocese […]

Khammam Bishop Calls for SC Reservation Benefits for Dalit Christians

Bishop Sagili Prakash of the Diocese of Khammam has asked the Supreme Court of India to review the exclusion of Dalit Christians from Scheduled Caste reservation benefits. Speaking during a Good Friday gathering in Khammam on April 3, the bishop said that Dalit Christians continue to face social and economic discrimination and should not lose […]

Church in Chennai Opens Help Desk for Transgender Persons

The Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore has opened a special help desk for transgender persons at Kadarkarai Sagaya Madha Church in Ennore, Chennai. The new initiative was blessed and opened by Archbishop George Antony Samy. The help desk aims to offer spiritual support, mental health counselling, and help with employment for transgender persons, especially in and around […]

Kerala Mourns Death of Devotional Music Composer Fr. Justin Panackal

Fr. Justin Panackal, the famous Carmelite priest and composer of the beloved devotional song Paithalam Yeshuve, passed away on Maundy Thursday at the age of 91. A member of the Discalced Carmelites congregation, Fr. Panackal was one of the most important figures in Christian devotional music in Kerala. He composed 28 songs, many of which […]

Archbishop Amel Nona New Patriarch of Chaldean Church

The Chaldean Synod has elected Archbishop Amel Shamon Nona as the new patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, succeeding Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, who submitted his resignation to Pope Leo XIV on March 9 amid a financial and legal scandal concerning a former Chaldean bishop in San Diego. The election took place during the synod’s […]

Pakistan’s largest diocese installs new Archbishop

The installation of Archbishop Khalid Rehmat closes a turbulent chapter for Pakistan’s largest Catholic diocese. A Capuchin Franciscan friar has been installed as archbishop of Lahore, assuming leadership of Pakistan’s largest Catholic diocese after a turbulent period marked by the removal of his predecessor. Archbishop Khalid Rehmat, OFM Cap, 57, was installed as head of […]

Smoke-free, Vape-free, rules on church grounds in Philippine parishes

Catholic bishops’ health official is urging parishes nationwide to enforce smoke-free and vape-free rules out of respect for sacred space and concern for public health. Several parishes in the Philippines have begun enforcing smoke-free and vape-free policies on church grounds, citing both the sacredness of the premises and the health of parishioners. “I support the […]