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Christmas: A Collective Experience of Infinite Hope

Kuruvilla Pandikattu SJ Christmas is a universal celebration of hope, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, who came to bring light to a world often overshadowed by darkness and despair. The holiday serves as a poignant reminder that, even in the bleakest moments, hope endures, providing us with the faith that the situation will improve. […]

Synodality Addressing “Flawed Exercise Of Authority”

Bp Alex Vadakumthala Bishop of Kannur You were in the Synod in Vatican on Synodality on this October 8 to 29, how will you explain your experience? During the days of the Synod on Synodality held at the Vatican from October 4 to 29, 2023, I could sense the uniqueness of the Catholic Church, immersing […]

Our Church Is To Be Christianised First

Interview with Fr. Jose Mulangattil M.C.B.S. You are repeatedly speaking of the Old Testament prophets, who are prophets for you, what is their role in society? As I do grasp Prophets – from Moses to Saint John The Baptist – are ‘conscience of the public life’. They are specially chosen, appointed, instructed and delegated by […]

David Cameron’s ex-lover became a nun

Her once-luxuriant blonde hair is cropped short, hidden beneath a traditional nun’s wimple. Our picture shows the moment when former socialite Laura Adshead took her ‘final, solemn, profession of vows’ to become Mother John Mary. It was a milestone that this once-troubled woman had worked towards for 14 years, cut off from the world at […]

‘Anti-Christian hate crimes’ in Europe up 44% in past year, watchdog group says

The Cross of San Lázaro of Seville, Spain, sculpted in the 16th century, was vandalized on the night of Oct. 21-22, 2023. Europe has witnessed a 44% jump in anti-Christian hate crimes across more than two dozen European countries over the past year, according to a group that monitors discrimination against Christians. The Vienna-based Observatory […]

David Cameron’s ex-love: Why I became nun

The Bristish PM’s Oxford University sweetheart Laura Adshead turned to God after battling alcoholism and drugs. Now she lives in an isolated con- vent taking part in a daily routine of prayers, mopping floors and looking after cattle. Laura, 44, who worked with Cameron in the early 90s at the Tory party HQ, said: “I […]

Life Becomes Beautiful and Meaningful, When Lived For Others

Bp Thomas Thuruthimattam CST You have been bishop of Gorakpur for about 20 years, what have you achieved as the Church leader? As a ‘Church Leader’ I was primarily exercising my role as the shepherd of the flock of Catholics entrusted to me. I have tried: • To keep them united. • To improve the […]

Sanathana Dharma Is the Old Law, And Not Democratic

Bp Lourdu Anandam, Sivagangai When is your Episcopal ordination? It is going to be on the 26th of November, on the solemnity of Christ the King. What will your motto be? Why do you take that as a motto? The motto is ‘to be consecrated in truth’ (John 17:19).This was also my motto for priestly […]

Indian bishops slam terror attack on tourists in India’s Kashmir

No action taken against police who assaulted Catholic priests in India