Sathyadeepam Weekly – Page 4

US Bishops launch prayer and action initiative against spread of abortion pills

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites Catholics to pray and act to stop the spread of abortion pills. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics to join a focused effort of prayer and action against the spread of abortion pills, starting on August 18 and […]

Uganda: Lira Diocese joins national Catholic Church drive to combat hunger crisis in Karamoja

The Catholic Church in Uganda has intensified its response to the worsening food crisis in Karamoja, a sub-region located in the northeastern corner of Uganda, bordering Kenya and South Sudan. Lira Diocese is mobilising food assistance for the most vulnerable families. The crisis began to escalate between April and July this year after a prolonged […]

Bishop Kalumba advocates for Servant Leadership following Zambia’s elections

Bishop Valentine Kalumba, OMI, of the Catholic Diocese of Livingstone in Zambia, has urged Zambians to embrace peaceful co-existence among Zambia’s over 73 tribes and languages. The Bishop was speaking to Vatican News in the aftermath of Zambia’s presidential and parliamentary elections. Reflecting on the just-ended national elections in Zambia, the Bishop of Livingstone said […]

The Hour of Responsibility

The words of Pope Leo XIV at the Meeting in Rimini and his call for the authentic realism of mercy against the false realism that would have us rearm “Against the false realism that rearms minds, words, and nations, Catholic culture today must set the realism of mercy, in which there can be no enemies, […]

Pope Reappoints Archbishop George Antonysamy to Vatican Dicastery

Pope Leo XIV has reappointed Archbishop George Antonysamy of Madras-Mylapore as a member of the Dicastery for Evangelization, one of the Vatican’s most important departments responsible for supporting the Church’s missionary work throughout the world. The reappointment reflects the Holy Father’s confidence in Archbishop Antonysamy’s experience and leadership. Before becoming Archbishop of Madras-Mylapore, he served […]

Cardinal Poola Calls Defence of Unborn Life the Church’s Most Important Mission

Cardinal Anthony Poola, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), has called on Catholics across the country to make the defence of unborn life the Church’s highest priority. Addressing thousands of participants at the 5th National March for Life in Chennai, he urged bishops, priests, religious, and lay faithful to work together in […]

Indian Media Leader Elected Vice President of SIGNIS World

Indian Catholic communicator Dr. Magimai Pragasam has been elected Vice President of SIGNIS World, the World Catholic Association for Communication. The election took place during the SIGNIS World Congress held in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing international recognition to India’s growing contribution to Catholic media and communication. Dr. Pragasam is a media professional, academic, and filmmaker who […]

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Sr. Nirmalini as Vatican Dicastery Consultor

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sr. Nirmalini AC, the Superior General of the Apostolic Carmel Congregation, as a Consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The appointment is an important recognition of her experience in religious life and leadership within the Catholic Church. As Consultor, Sr. Nirmalini […]

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

Mortal remains of prominent Church leaders Return to Timor-Leste