Sathyadeepam Weekly – Page 28

Media Conference in Ghaziabad Promotes Solution-Based Journalism for Nation Building

Academicians, media profe-ssionals, and spiritual leaders gathered in Ghaziabad to discuss the role of journalism in building a better nation. The Fourth Na-tional Media Conference 2026, organised by NISCORT Media College in collaboration with Brahma Kumaris, focused on promoting “solution-based journalism.” The theme of the conference was “Solution Based Media for a Prosperous Bharat.” Participants […]

CBCI Urges Dioceses to Celebrate World Social Communications Day

The Catholic Bishops’ Con-ference of India has invited dio-ceses to celebrate the 60th World Day of Social Communications on May 17, 2026. Centered on Pope Leo XIV’s theme, “Pre-serving Human Voices and Faces,” the initiative emphasizes authentic human connection over mere information sharing. The CBCI warns that while digital technology and artificial intelligence offer benefits, […]

India’s poor deserve better than this

Concerns are being raised about whether the needs of poor and marginalized communities in India are receiving enough attention in current government policies. Observers say many families still struggle daily with basic needs such as cooking gas, electricity, healthcare, and proper roads. In recent years, government focus has included stricter rules under the Foreign Contribution […]

Cardinal Ferrão Appointed to Vatican Communication Body

The Holy Father has appointed Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão as a member of the Dicastery for Communication, the Vatican office responsible for overseeing the Church’s global communication work. This includes news services, digital media, and public outreach. Cardinal Ferrão currently serves as the Archbishop of Goa and Daman and is the President of the Conference […]

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. […]

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

Mortal remains of prominent Church leaders Return to Timor-Leste