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Missing secularism, minorities targeted in India
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (758+ words) Mumbai, April 9, 2026: After targeting Muslims with the Waqf amendment, the Indian government has now turned to Christians with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, aiming to tighten control over NGOs and restrict foreign funds. This is unconstitutional and must not…...
Pope urges peace in Easter message
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (507+ words) By Matters India Reporter Vatican City, April 6, 2026: Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Easter "Urbi et Orbi" message from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, urging Catholics worldwide to embrace peace and reject violence. Speaking to tens of thousands…...
Trichur Archdiocese strengthens faith for blind Catholics
15+ hour, 19+ min ago (457+ words) Thrissur, April 9, 2026: Trichur Archdiocese in Kerala has taken another step in expanding services for people with disabilities, inaugurating the first fully accessible Via Crucis Tactilis for blind and visually impaired devotees at the Our Lady of Dolours Shrine Basilica. The…...
The battle over food identity in Itanagar
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (612+ words) At the heart of the festivities stood a mithun, the semi-domesticated bovine revered across the Northeast. Its ritual slaughter before the then Bishop Joseph Mittathany of Tezpur marked the beginning of the feast. VIPs were served fresh raw flesh " the…...
Easter: An invitation for ongoing transformation
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (548+ words) Indore, April 4, 2026: Belief in the resurrection of Jesus is one of the central tenets of Christianity, and Easter is the celebration of this profound faith. Christians believe that just as Jesus rose from the dead, they too will rise to…...
Mumbai discipleship program ends with "Strength Rally" celebration
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (459+ words) Mumbai, April 3, 2026: The All-Mumbai Catholic Discipleship Program 2025-26 concluded with a vibrant Strength Rally, commissioning 203 disciples and 60 animators to serve their communities. The Archdiocese of Bombay's Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) marked the culmination of its discipleship program with the Strength Rally…...
Nun becomes first woman to lead Catholic Health Association
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (580+ words) Mangaluru, April 2, 2026: A Catholic nun will take up the leadership of India's largest network of Catholic medical professionals, becoming the first woman to lead the Catholic Health Association of India. Sister Helen Mary Anthony, of the Sisters of St. Anne…...
Heads of churches in Holy Land urge hope amid war
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (501+ words) By Matters India Reporter Jerusalem, April 2, 2026: Christian leaders in the Holy Land have called for hope in the resurrection and not desolation against the darkness that has overcome their region, issuing a powerful Easter message as war continues to devastate…...
Catholic bishops call for review of foreign contribution bill
1+ week, 1+ day ago (512+ words) By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 1, 2026: The Catholic Bishops" Conference of India urged Parliament and the Home Minister to reconsider the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, warning it could undermine charities and disrupt vital services. In a March 31 memorandum…...
Interfaith celebration reflects on shared ethical values across traditions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (326+ words) By Mudita Menona Sodder Mumbai, March 28, 2026: An interfaith celebration in Mumbai has brought together members of diverse faith communities to reflect on shared ethical values and resilience during challenging times. Centred on the theme "Trials of Faith: Maintaining Character Under…...