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Catholic Bishops Urge New Governments to Protect Equality and Minorities

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has called on newly elected governments in several Indian states to govern with justice, equality, and transparency. The appeal came after election results were announced in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal, and Puducherry. In a public statement, the bishops congratulated the winning parties and urged them to […]

CCBI Appoints Lay Leaders and Women to National Church Roles

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has appointed two lay leaders and two women religious to important national roles, marking a major step toward greater participation of laity and women in Church leadership. The appointments were made during the CCBI Executive Committee meeting held on May 5 and 6 in Bangalore. Mr. Adrian […]

Fr. Vijaya Paul Reddy Appointed New Bishop of Warangal

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr. Vijaya Paul Reddy Duggimpudi as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Warangal. He becomes the fourth bishop of the diocese and succeeds Archbishop Udumala Bala, who was recently transferred to Visakhapatnam. Fr. Vijaya Paul Reddy is 61 years old and has been serving as the Diocesan Administrator of […]

Cardinal Filipe Neri Calls Indian Church to Embrace Synodality

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão has called on the Church in India to become more participatory, inclusive, and missionary through the spirit of synodality. Speaking about the Church’s journey in India, the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India said synodality is both a grace and a responsibility. He explained that the Church must […]

Interfaith Programme in Mysuru Prison Brings Hope to Inmates

An interfaith programme held at Central Prison Mysuru brought a message of hope, repentance, and renewal to hundreds of inmates on May 12 ahead of Bakrid celebrations. The event was organised by Prison Ministry India (PMI), Mysuru Unit, as part of its outreach and rehabilitation efforts among prisoners. The programme aimed to encourage spiritual reflection, […]

Christian Family Attacked and Threatened Over Faith in Chhattisgarh

A Christian family in Madgaon village of Kondagaon district was allegedly attacked and threatened because of their faith, raising concerns about the safety of minority communities in the region. According to reports, the incident happened on the morning of May 9 in Madgaon village under Dhanora Police Station in Keshkal block. Members of the Karanga […]

Jesuit Priest Fr. Aloysius Carvalho Passes Away at 96 in Kolkata

Fr. Aloysius Patrick Carvalho, a senior Jesuit priest known for his lifelong service in education and mission work, passed away on May 6 at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. He was 96. Popularly known as “Father Ally,” he spent more than 70 years serving the Church through schools, parish ministry, and mission work among the poor […]

Kerala Church Promotes Parish Mental Health Support Across Communities

The Catholic Church in Kerala has called for the creation of Mental Health Ministries in every parish, diocese, and Church institution to support people facing emotional and psychological struggles. The appeal was made during the Second Kerala Regional Mental Health Conference, “Manassinoru Karuthal,” held from May 8 to 9 in Kochi. The conference brought together […]