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CBCI Urges Centre to Withdraw FCRA Amendments and Act on Manipur Crisis

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has urged the Central Government to withdraw the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), saying the changes could negatively affect charitable and humanitarian organisations across the country. In a memorandum submitted to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the bishops said the Catholic Church has served […]

Major Archbishop Calls for Digital Discipline and Stronger Family Prayer

Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil has urged Syro-Malabar Catholics to use digital technology responsibly, remain faithful to the truth, and strengthen family prayer in a pastoral letter issued ahead of the 2026 Dukrana–Sabhadinam (St. Thomas’ Day) celebrations. The pastoral letter, addressed to bishops, priests, religious and lay faithful, presents St. Thomas the Apostle as a model […]

Manipur Chief Minister Calls for Peace, Cites Bible and Buddha’s Teachings

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has appealed for peace and reconciliation among the state’s communities, urging people to reject violence and work together to rebuild trust. During his visit to the hill districts of Kangpokpi and Senapati, he referred to the teachings of both the Bible and Gautama Buddha, highlighting the shared values of […]

Kerala Government Promises Greater Support for Coastal Communities

The Kerala Government has assured the Latin Catholic community that it will continue to support the welfare of coastal residents and fisherfolk through new schemes and policy measures. The assurance was given by Kerala Fisheries Minister Adv. V. E. Abdul Gafoor while inaugurating the 47th General Assembly of the Kerala Region Latin Catholic Council (KRLCC) […]

Christian Group Plans Fact-Finding Visit After Alleged Church Attacks in West Bengal

The Bangiya Christiya Pariseba (BCP), also known as the Bengal Christian Council, has expressed concern over a series of alleged attacks on churches and Christian communities in West Bengal. The organization has announced a fact-finding visit to the affected areas and plans to hold a peaceful protest, calling for better protection of religious minorities. In […]

Historic Mumbai Church Celebrates Feast of St. John the Baptist

Hundreds of Catholics gathered at the historic St. John the Baptist Church in Andheri (East), Mumbai, to celebrate the Feast of St. John the Baptist with prayer and devotion. The faithful took part in a 30-minute Eucharistic Adoration, praying for peace, unity, and a stronger faith. The church, located inside the Santacruz Export Processing Zone […]

12-Year-Old Kerala Boy Publishes Three English Novels

While most children his age spend their free time playing games, 12-year-old Yohan Joseph Biju from Kerala has already become a published author with three English novels released in two books. Yohan began his writing journey after developing a love for reading. Encouraged by books gifted by his father, he started creating his own stories […]

Thousands attend martyred priest’s beatification in Vietnam

It was the first beatification ceremony of a Vietnamese Catholic held in Vietnam. About 70,000 Vietnamese people, including Catholics and people from other faiths, witnessed the beatification ceremonies for Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, a Catholic priest martyred for his faith 80 years ago. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect for the Section for First Evangelization […]