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Catholicism is being extinguished In Nicaragua

Nicaragua’s seizure of the Jesuit-run Central American University in Managua on Aug. 16 was only the latest episode in the government’s five-year campaign to silence the Catholic Church. Described by President Daniel Ortega’s regime as a “center of terrorism” for having attempted to shield student protesters during widespread anti-government demonstrations in 2018, the university has […]

Pope tells Jesuits inclusivity, doctrinal evolution, synodality are crucial to Church

The Jesuit publication “La Civiltà Cattolica” publishes a transcript of the dialogue between Pope Francis and the Jesuits of Portugal during the Pontiff’s visit to Lisbon for WYD 2023. In the conversation, the Holy Father addresses a range of topics, sharing insights on the Church’s challenges and his vision for inclusivity, doctrinal development, and the […]

Priest accuses Syro-Malabar bishops of ‘fabricating truths for gullible faithful’

In that letter, Pamplany defended Cardinal George Alencherry, head of the Syro-Malabar Church, and the other bishops who make up its governing synod, from critics in the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, the largest jurisdiction within the church.

Nun wins award for best reportage on Dalit, Tribal issues

A Catholic nun from southern India has won this year’s award for best reportage on Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) that gives the annual award says it chose Sister Robancy A. Helen for authentically and consistently being the voice of people’s rights, especially the poor Dalits who are susceptible […]

Protests against papal delegate “deeply” saddening: Cardinal Alencherry

Syro-Malabar Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry says the recent protests against Pontifical Delegate Jesuit Archbishop Cyril Vasil have deeply saddened the Church. “The strength of the Church is unity,” asserted the cardinal on August 21, speaking after the opening of the third session of 31st Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church at Mount St. Thomas, the […]

Joseph Gathia bags ICPA Award for Hindi Literature

Joseph Anthony Gathia, an author, journalist, and children’s rights campaigner, has been chosen for the Swami Devanand Chakkungal award for Hindi Literature instituted by the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) and sponsored by the Indore province of the Divine Word congregation.

Nun rape survivor resumes court appearance after nine years

A Catholic nun, who survived gangrape, has gone back to a court to give evidence after a gap of nine years. The nun, who cannot be named because of legal reasons, appeared before the district and sessions judge court in Cuttack on August 16 and 17 to give evidence against 18 accused in the case. […]

Hundreds of Pakistan Catholics celebrate Mass outside burned church days after mob attacks

Just four days after a mob of Islamist extremists burned down a Christian community in the Pakistani city of Jaran-wala, over 700 Catholics ga-thered to celebrate Mass out-side the decimated St. Paul Catholic Church on Aug. 20. Despite the incredible de-vastation and widespread fears that another anti-Christian riot would break out, hundreds of Catholics turned […]