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Pope encourages youth in Medjugorje to rediscover beauty of encountering the Lord

In a message signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin for the opening of the Youth Festival (Mladifest), held at the shrine in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Pope Leo XIV urges young people not to be seduced by the illusions of “fleeting happiness.” By following Jesus, even the deepest questions and anxieties of the heart […]

Synod releases document on path toward 2028 Ecclesial Assembly

The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes a document outlining stages, criteria, and tools to guide local Churches toward the Ecclesial Assembly set for October 2028. Remembering, interpreting, orienting, and celebrating. These are the four key stages accompanying local Churches, Bishops’ Conferences, and continental groupings towards the Ecclesial Assembly that will take place in October […]

Justice Bhuyan Calls for Protection of Dissent and Personal Liberty

Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has expressed concern over the growing trend of treating peaceful dissent and ordinary actions as criminal offences. Speaking at a public event, he said that a healthy democracy must protect the right of people to express different opinions without fear. He stressed that personal liberty and freedom of expression are […]

Union Government Appoints New Members to National Commission for Minorities

New Delhi: The Union Government has appointed new members to the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), strengthening the statutory body responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of minority communities in India. Harjit Singh Grewal has assumed office as the Chairman of the Commission, while S. Munawari Begum has taken charge as the Vice-Chairperson. The […]

Catholic Bishops Condemn Police Action Against Student Protesters

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has strongly condemned the police action against students protesting in New Delhi, describing the use of force as unacceptable in a democratic society. The bishops expressed concern over reports of lathi charges, tear gas, and the detention of peaceful protesters, many of whom were demanding reforms in the […]

Christian Council Urges Parliament to Review FCRA Amendment Bill

The All India Christian Council (AICC) has strongly opposed the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and has appealed to Parliament for a detailed review before the legislation is passed. The council believes that several provisions in the proposed law could create serious challenges for churches, charitable organisations, educational institutions, and other non-profit groups […]

Church Has Been Training Women Leaders Across India for Nearly 20 Years

For almost two decades, the Catholic Church in India has been working to develop women leaders through organised training programmes. These initiatives have encouraged thousands of women to take active roles in their families, parishes, communities, and society by strengthening their leadership skills and confidence. The programmes offer training in communication, leadership, social responsibility, teamwork, […]

Mumbai Bishop Says Minister’s Exit Shows the Power of the People

An Auxiliary Bishop of Mumbai has described the recent resignation of a government minister as an example of the strength of people’s voices in a democratic society. He said that when citizens raise their concerns peacefully and responsibly, governments are encouraged to remain accountable to the public. The bishop explained that democracy depends on transparency, […]