There are predicted to be 4,258 adults baptized this year during the night of March 31- April 1, a figure which is down by 4% compared to last year. The statistics were reported in a press release published on March 16 by the National Office of Catechism and Catechumenate administrated by the Bishops’ Conference of France. More than 50% of those baptized come from Christian families and 22% held no previous confession, a figure that has increased significantly (13% from last year and 35% over ten years). Of the total figure, 7% were Muslim.
Carmelite Nuns Help Taxi Drivers Build a Stronger Community
A unique initiative led by Catholic Carmelite nuns is helping taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers in Kerala receive financial, emotional and social support. The initiative, known
