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Indian Labor Rights Champion Named To Vatican’s Human Development Body

Christine Nathan, a Mumbai-based labor rights champion and president of the International Catholic Migration Commission, has been appointed as a member of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. It is a significant recognition of a woman who has spent four decades fighting for migrant and unorganized workers. Theologian Astrid Lobo Gajiwala called it a […]

A Historic Milestone: First Woman to Lead India’s Largest Catholic Health Network

Sister Helen Mary Anthony , 63 year old nun of the sisters of St.Anne , Bangalore, will become the first women director of the Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI) on May 1 . She succeeds redemptorist Fr. Mathew Abraham, who mentored her during her tenure as deputy director. She is a medical doctor specialising […]

Ten Sisters and Candidates Detained at Indore Railway Station, Later Released

Ten members of the Sisters of the Visitation congregation were detained and questioned by Railway Police at a railway station in Indore on April 7 after authorities suspected a case of human trafficking. The group included eight candidates from Odisha and two young sisters. They were preparing to travel home for the holidays when police […]

CBCI Urges Government to Reconsider FCRA Amendment Bill

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has asked Parliament and Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill. In a memorandum sent on March 31, the bishops warned that the bill could harm charities, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations across India. The memorandum was signed by Archbishop Anil J. […]

Adivasi Forum Meeting Focuses on Tribal Rights and Unity

A leadership meeting of the Adivasi Forum under the Bongiyo Christian Pariseba (BCP) focused on protecting the constitutional rights of tribal communities and planning collective action. The meeting was held on April 9 in Kharagpur and brought together representatives from five districts, including West Midnapore, Jhargram, Bankura, Purulia, and Burdwan. BCP founder and state secretary […]

Violence in Manipur Leaves Children Dead, Tensions Rise Again

Fresh violence has shaken Manipur after two children from the Meitei community were killed in a suspected militant attack. The incident is seen as a serious setback to the fragile peace in the conflict-hit state. A five-year-old boy and his five-month-old sister died in a bomb attack on their home in Moirang, located in Bishnupur […]

Rajasthan Revokes Catholic School Recognition Over Conversion Allegation

The government of Rajasthan has revoked the recognition of St Paul Secondary School Dungarpur, raising allegations that the institution promoted religious conversion among students. The decision has created concern among Church leaders, parents, and the local community. In an official letter dated April 2, the district education officer stated that the school could no longer […]

“Doctor Priest” Fr. Francis Alapatt Laid to Rest

The Catholic Church in Kerala bid a heartfelt farewell to Fr. Dr. Francis Alapatt, who passed away on April 9 at the age of 72. Widely known as the “Doctor Priest,” he was remembered as a priest, doctor, writer, and humanitarian who dedicated his life to serving people. A former vicar general of the Archdiocese […]