Sathyadeepam Weekly – Page 27

Christian Couple Humiliated in Uttar Pradesh Village, Police Accused of Inaction

A Christian cou-ple in Uttar Pradesh has faced public humiliation after villagers allegedly targeted them for refusing to take part in Hindu rituals following their conversion to Christianity. Balram Singh and his wife, Rani Devi, were reportedly garlanded with slippers and paraded through their village, Garaw Garhi, in Hathras district on April 20. The villagers […]

Church and Government Join Hands to Fight Drug Crisis in Meghalaya

Churches in Meghalaya have joined hands with the state government to address the growing drug crisis affecting many families, especially young people. Representatives from different Chri-stian denominations met with officials from the government’s Drug Reduction, Elimination & Action Mission, known as DREAM, on April 23. During the meeting, the premises of the Baptist Church in […]

Manipur Catholic Youth Achieve Success in UPSC and State Exams

The Catholic community in Manipur is celebrating the success of several young Catholics who performed well in Union and state civil services examinations, inspiring many young people in the region. The Manipur Catholic Youth Organization congratulated four of its members for their achievements in highly competitive exams. Dr. Vapani John Tao secured Rank 800 in […]

Goa Christians Welcome Arrest Over Remarks Against St. Francis Xavier

Goan Christians and diverse religious communities have welcomed the arrest of YouTuber Gautam Khattar following his offensive remarks against St. Francis Xavier, the state’s patron saint. During an April 18 event, Khattar allegedly labeled the saint a “terrorist” and insulted his preserved remains, sparking widespread protests and multiple police complaints. Khattar was apprehended in Himachal […]

CCBI Programme in Goa Highlights New Approach to Priestly Formation

A week-long formation programme organised by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has called for a renewed vision in the training of priests and religious leaders. The programme was held at Shanti Sadan in Benaulim from April 20 to 25. It brought together 25 formators from dioceses and religious congregations across India for […]

Justice Kurian Joseph Elected YMCA India National President

Former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph has been elected as the National President of the YMCA India, beginning a new chapter of service after his judicial career. Born on November 30, 1953, in Kerala, he started his legal career at the Kerala High Court after studying at Government Law College in Ernakulam. He later became […]

CCBI Bids Farewell toArchbishop Leopoldo Girelli in New Delhi

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) gave a warm farewell to Leopoldo Girelli at a special gathering in New Delhi on April 23, 2026. Archbishop Girelli served as the Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal from March 13, 2021, to April 23, 2026. The farewell programme was held at the Apostolic Nunciature and […]

Bishop Alex Vadakumthala Appointed Advisor to Jesus Youth International

Alex Joseph Vadakumthala has been appointed as the Ecclesiastical Advisor of Jesus Youth International, marking an important step in his service to the global Church. The bishop from Kerala has already been serving as the advisor to Jesus Youth India for the past six years. His new role at the international level is seen as […]

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

Mortal remains of prominent Church leaders Return to Timor-Leste