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Czech Theologian Says Catholicism Must Rid Itself Of ‘Heresy Of Triumphalism’

Catholicism must rid itself of the “heresy of triumphalism” if it is to become more synodal and better able to evangelise in a secular age, according to noted Czech theologian and philosopher Msgr Tomas Halik. “We see ourselves as a soci-etes perfecta,” or a perfect soci-ety, that is too self-sufficient, said Msgr Halik, who was […]

Nigerian Nun Organizes Yak Iyamma Team To Fight Human Trafficking

Trafficking in persons has been a cruel reality in Nigeria since the 1980s, one that is un-fortunately still present. In response to an appeal made by the Bishops of Nigeria and Major Superiors to join in the fight against human trafficking, Sister Anthonia M. Essien, HHCJ, and her team have launched awareness raising programs in […]

Vatican To Publish New Document On Marian Apparitions

The Holy See Press Office announced that Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), will unveil new norms for discernment regarding “apparitions and other super-natural phenomena” on Friday, May 17.In an interview with the National Catholic Register Cardinal Fernandez said that the document will provide “clear […]

Youth taught to use social media to become Good Samaritans

A workshop organized by the Tamil Nadu Church’s online televi-sion channel has taught young people to use social media to help society” We have to decide whether to beco-me Good Samaritans or indifferent bystanders,” said Fr Jenith Sekar, the technical manager of Madha TV and the coordinator of the April 12-13 workshop on “Storytelling in […]

Pakistan’s oldest priest passes away at 97

Christians and Muslims paid tributes to Father Melito Dias, the oldest Christian clergy in Pakistan, who passed away on April 18 at the age of 97. Dias died at the Holy Family Hospital in Karachi due to old age complications, the Pakistani Catholic bishops’ National Commi-ssion for Justice and Peace (NCJP) confirmed on April 19. […]

Archbishop Seeks Local Help As Indian Govt Blocks Foreign Aid

An archbishop in southern India has sought financial support from his people after the government canceled its license to receive foreign funds following Catholic fishermen’s protest against a seaport that threatened their livelihood. Archbishop Thomas J Netto of Trivandrum (now Thiruvananthapuram), based in the capital of southern Kerala, sought his lay Catholics’ contribution in a pastoral […]

Six Women’s Congregations Empower Youth At Risk In Bengaluru

Members of six women congregations have come together to empower “youth at risk” in Bengaluru, a southern Indian city with more than 3 million youth. “This is the perfect example of synodality in action as envisaged by Pope Francis,” said Apostolic Carmel Sister Maria Nirmalini, leader of the Conference of Religious India, representing the country’s […]

Catholic School Vandalized, Priest Assaulted In Telangana

Paramilitary personnel have been deployed at a Catholic school in the southern Indian state of Telangana after right wing Hindu activists vandalized it and assaulted a priest. The attackers on April 16 accused the school management of hurting religious sentiments by questioning a few students who had attended class with religious dress instead of the […]