From The States

Threat to Christian institutions on rise: Catholic educators

Christians and their institutions are increasingly facing hatred being spread by the Hindutva fringe elements in the country, says Father Suresh Mathew, editor of Indian Currents weekly, published from New Delhi. The Capuchin priest was addressing a seminar in connection with the annual general body meeting of the Association of Catholic Educational Institutions in Uttar […]

Most Asians relate religion to nationality, says survey

Religion and nationality are inseparable for most people living in South and Southeast Asian nations, confirms a report of a survey Pew Research Center released on Sept. 12. In Buddhist majority countries of Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, more than 90 % people believe religion and their national identity are linked, and being Buddhist is important […]

Northeast Church studies Fratelli Tutti to promote brotherhood

The Church in North East India came together to study Pope Francis’ latest encyclical Fratelli Tutti to promote universal brotherhood and fraternity within the Church and with the people of other faiths. Archbishop John Moolachira of Guwahati, who heads the Church in the region, says the Pope’s encyclical published in 2020 is “relevant today in […]

Prelate Sued for Upholding ‘Pure Blood’ Catholicism

A couple that was denied the sacrament of marriage on racial grounds, despite a high court order, is suing a Syro-Malabar archbishop and priest for contempt of court. Justin John, a Catholic from the Kottayam archdiocese, filed a contempt of court petition against Abp. Mathew Moolakkatt and Fr. Sijo Stephan in the Kerala High Court on Friday, […]

Priest accuses Syro-Malabar bishops of ‘fabricating truths for gullible faithful’

In that letter, Pamplany defended Cardinal George Alencherry, head of the Syro-Malabar Church, and the other bishops who make up its governing synod, from critics in the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, the largest jurisdiction within the church.

Nun wins award for best reportage on Dalit, Tribal issues

A Catholic nun from southern India has won this year’s award for best reportage on Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) that gives the annual award says it chose Sister Robancy A. Helen for authentically and consistently being the voice of people’s rights, especially the poor Dalits who are susceptible […]

Protests against papal delegate “deeply” saddening: Cardinal Alencherry

Syro-Malabar Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry says the recent protests against Pontifical Delegate Jesuit Archbishop Cyril Vasil have deeply saddened the Church. “The strength of the Church is unity,” asserted the cardinal on August 21, speaking after the opening of the third session of 31st Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church at Mount St. Thomas, the […]

Joseph Gathia bags ICPA Award for Hindi Literature

Joseph Anthony Gathia, an author, journalist, and children’s rights campaigner, has been chosen for the Swami Devanand Chakkungal award for Hindi Literature instituted by the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) and sponsored by the Indore province of the Divine Word congregation.

Eviction-facing Indian Catholics to fight Muslim charity’s claims

Goans oppose tourism project near 16th century basilica