The All-India Bible Conference 2026, focusing on innovative and contextual approaches to proclaiming the Word of God in India, concluded on January 22 at Jnan Deepa, Pune. The three-day national gathering was held from January 20 to 22 and brought together 232 delegates from across the country. The participants reflected the wide involvement of the Indian Church in biblical ministry. The conference was centred on the theme “Innovative Pathways in Proclaiming the Word of God in India.” The programme featured scholarly paper presentations, panel discussions, and faith-sharing sessions that encouraged meaningful dialogue between Scripture experts, pastoral leaders, and lay participants. Regional group discussions were also organised, helping participants reflect on practical ways to strengthen biblical ministry in different local and cultural contexts across India. During the inaugural session, renowned biblical scholar and missionary Fr. Lucien Legrand, MEP, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his 70 years of dedicated service to the biblical apostolate in India.
Spanish bishops speak out after leaks of their meeting with Leo XIV
The executive committee of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, (CEE, by its Spanish acronym) meeting in Madrid this week, issued an official statement regarding the leaks
