By Verghese V Joseph – As the world grapples with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, how is the church and its wide range of
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PM Modi Thanks Christian Health Body’s Support to Tackle Covid-19
By Verghese V Joseph – Responding to Christian Coalition’s offer to help the embattled nation to combat the novel (COVID-19) coronavirus crisis, Indian Prime Minister
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Tackling COVID-19: Pope Encouraged by Acts of Medical, Religious & Priestly Fraternities
By Verghese V Joseph – In response to a letter from the President of the Pan American Committee of Judges for Social Rights and Franciscan
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COVID-19 Lock-Down: Church Network in India Quietly Helps Out Affected People
By Verghese V Joseph – Following the COVID-19 (Corona virus) pandemic and the subsequent lockdown across the country, the church and its institutions through their
Read moreCOVID-19: B’luru Archdiocese Reaches Out to Poor as India Locks Down
Bengaluru: As the poor families, homeless and stranded persons are struggling in the wake of lockdown situation due to the Corona pandemic, Archdiocese of Bangalore
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Live Today 10.30 pm: Join Holy Father to Receive Special Blessing & Plenary Indulgence
By Verghese V Joseph – Vatican: The Holy Father Francis has invited Catholics from all over the world to join him spiritually in prayer today
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COVID-19: New Norms in the Eastern Catholic Churches
By Verghese V Joseph – Considering the rapid evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, including in many countries where faithful of the Eastern Catholic Churches live,
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Arunachal Christians Take Part in Pope’s Universal Prayer Appeal
By Felix Anthony – Miao: Christians in the remote corners of Arunachal Pradesh in the North-East India responded to Pope Francis’ universal prayer appeal on
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Pope Invites Christians to Join Him in Prayer on Mar 27
By Verghese V Joseph – The Holy Father Francis on Sunday invited Catholics from all over the world to join spiritually in prayer with him
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Christians in India Participate in Janata Curfew
Bengaluru: The bells in the churches across India pealed and the Sunday service was suspended to comply with the Janata Curfew, called by Prime Minister
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Belgaum, Karwar Dioceses Cancel Services Till March 31
By Louis Rodrigues – Belagavi: In a bid to control the spread of coronavirus, the dioceses of Belagavi and Karwar will not have Eucharistic celebrations
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Vellore Bishop Dr Soundararaju Passes Away
Vellore: Bishop of Vellore Dr Dr. P. Soundararaju Periyanayagam SDB DD passed away on March 21. He was 70-years old. Sources said Bishop Dr. P.
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COVID-19: Vatican Grants Special Indulgence to Patients and Caretakers
By Verghese V Joseph – Vatican: The Apostolic Penitentiary in Rome on Friday issued a decree granting the gift of special indulgences to the faithful
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COVID-19: Church Bells Across India to Peal on March 22
By Verghese V Joseph – Expressing solidarity with the nation that is combating the challenges of COVID-19, churches across India will peal their bells on
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Churches Across India Further Tighten Norms Against Corona Threat
By Verghese V Joseph – With Covid-19 cases showing no signs of abating, and in keeping with the government directives, Catholic churches across India have
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