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Christian Leaders Raise Concerns Over New School Textbook

Christian leaders, educationists, and civil rights groups have expressed concern over a new Class 6 school textbook introduced by the Indian government, saying it may promote a majoritarian view instead of reflecting India’s cultural and religious diversity. The textbook, titled “Krishna,” was prepared by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), an organization […]

India Launches ‘Operation Amistad’ to Help Earthquake-Hit Venezuela

India has launched Operation Amistad, a major humanitarian mission to assist Venezuela after powerful earthquakes caused widespread destruction and loss of life. As part of the mission, the Indian Air Force deployed two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft carrying emergency relief supplies, medical equipment, and a team of healthcare professionals. The aircraft travelled nearly 14,000 kilometres […]

Cardinal Czerny: Harbours of Hope; the Church alongside Seafarers

Each year on the second Sunday of July, Christian Churches around the world mark Sea Sunday-a day dedicated to praying for maritime workers and their families. In 2026, the day falls on July 12 and the theme is “Harbours of Hope: The Church alongside Seafarers”. Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral […]

Pope at Consistory Opening Mass: War is never blessed by God

The Extraordinary Consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV began on Friday, June 26, with the celebration of the Eucharist in St. Peter’s Basilcia. In his homily, the Pope reminded the Cardinals that the life-giving source of the Consistory is Christ Himself, as proclaimed in the Gospel: “I am the true vine” (Jn 15:1). He explained that “the […]

Consistory: First day of discussions concludes with a focus on peace

In the Paul VI Hall, the second session of the Extraordinary Consistory centred on peace, emphasizing the need to work toward building peace and a “civilization of love.” Many groups also emphasize the need to move beyond the logic of the “just war” doctrine and instead speak of the right to proportionate self-defence. The afternoon […]

Pope Leo offers Encouragement to Synod Continental Leaders

Pope Leo XIV meets with leaders of the Synod continental bodies as they reflect on the implementation of the Synod on Synodality and the path toward the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly. Pope Leo XIV met privately with the heads of the Synod continental bodies at the conclusion of three days of work. The meeting brought together […]

Catholic women’s leadership forum tells young women: ‘You are a gift’

The 2026 GIVEN catholic Young Women’s Leadership Forum, taking place in Washington, D.C., this week, exists to help women understand their gifts and how to share them with the world. The five-day gathering is hosted by the GIVEN Institute – a non-profit organization dedicated to activating the gifts of Catholic young adult women for the Church […]

Franciscan University professors urge SSPX to desist from Schism

More than 20 professors at the Franciscan University of Steubenville are calling on the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) to not proceed with its planned consecration of bishops on July 1. We write not as adversaries, but as fellow Christians who love the Church, which is built on Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, and […]