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Pope prays for an end to clashes along Thai-Cambodian border

Pope Leo XIV appealed for an immediate end to the renewed hostilities on the Thai-Cambodian border, where recent clashes have caused casualties – including civilians – and forced thousands to flee their homes. Addressing the faithful gathered for the General Audience on December 10, the Pope expressed his “deep sorrow” at the reports emerging from […]

Indian Carmelite friar appointed auxiliary bishop in Germany

Pope Leo XIV on November 26 appointed Carmelite Father Joshy Potteckal as the auxiliary bishop of Mainz, Germany. The announcement was made simultaneously in the Vatican and in Mainz. The 48-year-old bishop-elect is a member of the Order of Carmelites, a mendicant order. He is currently the regional superior of the Carmelites and representative for […]

Animation Movie “Manna of the Manger” Set for Christmas Release

A new multi-lingual animation film titled MOM – Manna of the Manger will be released this Christmas in Hindi, English, and Malayalam, offering audiences a fresh and imaginative reflection on who Jesus is, what he represents as the “Bread of Life”, when and where the story unfolds, why Bethlehem is significant, and how the narrative […]

On India-Pakistan border, nuns endure hardships and conflict to care for all

On a tense May morning, villagers in Samba — a small hamlet along the Line of Control between India and Pakistan — woke up to the sound of fighter jets, mortar fire and heavy shelling. As thousands fled to safer areas, three Catholic nuns at St. Joseph Community Hospital made a brave decision: they stayed […]

India’s top court upholds Christian army officer’s dismissal

India’s Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a Christian army officer who was dismissed for refusing to take part in a regimental religious ceremony at a Sikh temple. The court called his behaviour “gross indiscipline.” On Nov. 25, the top court upheld a Delhi High Court ruling that confirmed the dismissal of Samuel Kamalesan, […]

CBCI Urges Nation to Uphold Constitutional Values on Constitution Day

Extending its greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Constitution Day, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) encouraged every section of the population to uphold the foundational principles of Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. These values are essential for the well-being of the democratic Republic and call for renewed commitment and careful preservation, […]

MSJ Congregation Mourns the Passing of Mother General Sr. Philomy

The MSJ Congregation has announced the death of Mother Philomy, who, according to Sr. Merina, Assistant General of the Congregation, was “called by God to her eternal reward.” In a message shared with members, Sr. Merina expressed the community’s profound grief, stating, “With deep sorrow and grief we share that our beloved Mother Philomy was […]

Hundreds attend Venerable Agnelo’s 98th death anniversary

Thousands gathered at the Pilar hillock in Goa on November 20 to commemorate the 98th death anniversary of Venerable Agnelo de Souza, the saintly priest of the Society of Pilar. The day, revered as Venerable Agnelo’s Day, drew pilgrims from across Goa and beyond. Auxiliary Bishop Dominic Savio Fernandes of Bombay presided over the feast […]