The Major Archbishop of the Syro Malabar Church has lauded the Vatican for appointing Cardi-nal George J. Koovakad as the new prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. The Jan. 24 appointment of Koovakad is “a matter of great pride for his mother Church and the Indian Church,” said Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil. Koovakad becomes the second Indian cardinal to head a Vatican office after Cardinal Ivan Dias, who was Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples from 2006 to 2011. Dias died in 2017. In his message, Thattil, said, “Koovakad will be able to promote harmony between different religions and accelerate dialogues for peace.” The dicastery is responsible for nurturing dialogue with Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs, and members of other world religions.
A Family Where Faith Inspired Six Sisters to Religious Life
In the mist-covered hills of Venappara in Kerala, the Kallidukkil family became a remarkable witness to faith and vocation. Thomas and Thresiamma Kallidukkil raised their
