Sathyadeepam Weekly – Page 14

Jharkhand High Court Acquits Missionaries of Charity Nun in Child Trafficking Case

The Jharkhand High Court has acquitted Sister Concilia and two co-accused in the 2018 Ranchi child trafficking case, bringing an end to nearly eight years of legal proceedings. The case began after allegations that a 14-day-old baby had been sold for ₹50,000 from a Missionaries of Charity shelter home in Ranchi. Sister Concilia was arrested […]

Indian Jesuit university earns top-tier status

St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), a Jesuit-managed institution in Mangaluru, has been granted Category-I status by the University Grants Commission (UGC), marking a major achievement in its 146-year history. The recognition was awarded on June 20 and places the university among India’s top-performing higher education institutions. Vice Chancellor Fr. Praveen Martis said the honour […]

CBCI Calls for National Day of Prayer on FCRA Amendment Bill

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has called on Catholic churches across India to observe June 28, 2026, as a National Day of Prayer in response to the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill. The bill is expected to be discussed during Parliament’s Monsoon Session, and Church leaders have expressed concern that […]

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Fr. Anand David Xalxo as Auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Anand David Xalxo as the new Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Ranchi. The appointment marks an important milestone in the life and ministry of the 51-year-old priest, who has served the archdiocese in several key roles. Bishop-elect Anand David Xalxo is currently the Vicar General of the Archdiocese […]

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 […]

Pope Leo calls Uruguay “a Country of Young People Who have Faith”

Mortal remains of prominent Church leaders Return to Timor-Leste