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Cardinal Tagle celebrates 80th anniversary of Hong Kong diocese

To mark the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Hong Kong, a celebration with prayer, song, and music brought people together from across the diocese. “May the Holy Face of Jesus always shine upon Hong Kong”, Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokin Tagle said, at the event at the Charter Garden in Hong Kong on […]

Cardinal Sako: Domestic instability and winds of war bring fear to Baghdad (and Tehran)

Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, the Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad, spoke to AsiaNews about recent events in Iraq, and more generally in the region, scene of a new escalation between Iran and the United States (and Israel). “Sadness, great concern, and a climate of fear” are pushing many government officials and religious leaders to remain silent, relegated to the margins […]

Young Doctor Returns to Serve Poor Communities in Odisha

After completing his medical studies at a top medical college in Bengaluru, 30-year-old Dr. Akshya Montry chose to return to his home district of Gajapati in Odisha, one of India’s most remote and underdeveloped regions. Raised in a poor village family, he says his own life struggles helped him understand the suffering of the people […]

Catholic Nuns Bring Hope and Healing Behind Prison Walls in India

The heavy iron gates of a central prison in Bengaluru opened recently for an 85-year-old Catholic nun, Sister Adele Korah. A guard saluted her and said, “Your people have been waiting for you.” Smiling, she replied that she too was eager to see them. For more than 20 years, Sister Korah has been visiting prisons […]

Republic Day Celebrations Raise Questions on Constitution’s Promise

Every year on January 26, India celebrates Republic Day with grand parades, cultural performances, and patriotic displays. In 2026, the country will mark 77 years since the Constitution came into force, turning India into a sovereign, secular republic. Across the nation, schools hold flag-hoisting ceremonies, families share sweets, and millions watch the parade from New […]

Church Condemns Attack on Pastor in Odisha, Seeks Justice and Protection

Church leaders have strongly condemned the alleged assault and public humiliation of a Protestant pastor in Odisha, calling the incident a serious blow to India’s democratic and secular values. They have demanded swift and strict action against those responsible for attacks on Christians. The incident took place on January 4 in Pajrang village of Dhenkanal […]

Little Flower Congregation mourns death of its first bishop

Bishop Emeritus Dominic Kokkat of Gorakhpur, the first bishop from the Little Flower Congregation (CST), passed away on January 25 at the age of 93. He breathed his last at 10:58 am at Fatima Hospital, Gorakhpur, a healthcare institution he himself established in 1995. The bishop had been admitted to the hospital on December 14, […]

Church centre for HIV/AIDS rehabilitation receives state award

The Karnataka Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS has given the Jeevotsava (Festival of Life) Award to the Claretian-run Support Care Centre in Bengaluru for its 20 years of dedicated service to people living with HIV/AIDS. The award recognizes the centre’s commitment to care, treatment, and rehabilitation of destitute and marginalized persons. Claretian Father Tomy […]