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We Have a Pope: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost OSA Becomes Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – In a historic and jubilant moment on Thursday evening, May 8, 2025, the faithful gathered in overwhelming numbers filled St. Peter’s

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Goa’s Holy Family Sisters Begin Devotion for Founder Fr. Faustino’s Recognition

May 5, 2025 Team ICM News

Sr. Molly Fernandes sfn – Sancoale, Goa: On April 24, 2025, the Holy Family Sisters officially inaugurated public devotion to their founder, Fr. Faustino de

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Confluence of Festivals Celebrated at Pilar, Goa

May 4, 2025 Team ICM News

By Fr Elvis Fernandes, SFX – Pillar (Goa): Followers of seven Faith traditions converged on the Pilar hillock to celebrate their respective festivals on 3

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Celebrating Bandel Basilica’s May Feast: A Living Testament of Over 400 Years of Faith and Heritage

May 4, 2025 Team ICM News

Soroj Mullick SDB – Bandel, May 4, 2025: The annual May Feast, a significant event for Bandel Basilica Parish and the Archdiocese of Calcutta, was

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Ordained to Serve: Archdiocese of Goa and Daman Welcomes 8 New Priests

April 30, 2025 Team ICM News

By Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD & Photos by Anthony Dias – The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman on Wednesday joyously welcomed eight new priests into

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United in Spirit: Mumbai Gathers to Pay Tributes to Pope Francis

April 25, 2025 Team ICM News

Mumbai, India – The Archdiocese of Bombay held a significant interfaith prayer service on April 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Archbishop House Conference

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Pontiff’s Last Journey: Pope Francis Funeral Mass on Saturday at 1.30 pm India Time

April 22, 2025 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – The funeral Mass of His Holiness Pope Francis will be solemnly celebrated on the parvis of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican

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Indian Leaders, Church and Catholic Community Mourn Pope’s Passing Away

April 21, 2025 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, has evoked a profound outpouring of grief and homage. The

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End of an Era: Pope Francis Passes Away

April 21, 2025 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – At 9:45 AM on Monday, April 21, 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, solemnly announced the death of

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Catholic Bishops’ Support for Waqf Act Amendments Sparks Debate on Minority Rights

April 8, 2025 Team ICM News

In a move that has sent ripples across India’s religious landscape, the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) recently expressed support for the amendments to

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Nearly 28000 Unite in Faith for the Archdiocesan Walking Pilgrimage 2025 in Goa

March 9, 2025 Team ICM News

Br. Malvino Alfonso OCD; Pictures Joseph Fernandes – On the first Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman hosted its

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Derek O’Brien Urges Christian Institutions to Mobilize Alumni for Nation-Building

March 2, 2025 Team ICM News

Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Party Leader Derek O’Brien has called upon Christian-run institutions in India to

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Christian Women Leaders Appeal to President of India on Escalating Persecution

February 14, 2025 Team ICM News

New Delhi: A collective of Christian women leaders, accompanied by religious figures and community representatives, have urgently appealed to President Droupadi Murmu via email, raising

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A Joyous Thanksgiving and Welcoming Eucharist for Archbishop John Rodrigues in Bombay

February 11, 2025 Team ICM News

Fr Nigel Barret – Mumbai, February 11, 2025 – The Archdiocese of Bombay witnessed a historic and jubilant celebration on Tuesday as the faithful gathered at

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Dream Big, Dream True: Salesian Sister Wins Golden Book Award for Uplifting Self-Help Guide

February 6, 2025 Team ICM Art / Book / Film, News

Mumbai: In a celebration of literary excellence and impactful self-help literature, Sr. Teresa Joseph FMA, a Salesian Sister from Mumbai, and a contributing author for

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ICM Moves Up in World’s Top 100 Catholic Media Sites

Bengaluru-based Indian Catholic Matters (ICM), a leading online Catholic publication, has been ranked 51st in this year’s Feedspot top 100 Catholic websites in the world.

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Friday reflection on readings 1, Isaiah 29:17-24 & the Gospel of Matthew 9:27-31. Please click link and scroll down a bit to listen to the audio.

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To participants in the Jubilee of the Oriental Churches (14 May 2025)
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