By Subhasis Chattopadhyay – Sannyasa means effecting an ontological break with one’s past; sannyasis let the dead bury their dead. They are themselves dead to
Read more
Category: News
The Lourdes of India: Our Lady of Vailankanni
Aleteia‘s international English edition editor Daniel Esparza writes about the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health at Vailankanni, popularly known as “the Eastern Lourdes.”
Read more
Story of a Christmas Story
By Fr. Hedwig Lewis SJ – “Merry Christmas” is the greeting you spontaneously exchange with others during Christmastide. The origin of this expression can be
Read more
Environment Degradation and Restoration of Creation Are Inseparably Linked
By Sr. (Dr). D. J. Margaret FMA – The concept of environmental security and safety has gained attention in contemporary society. Modern technology and development,
Read more
Unholy Smoke! Eucharist Celebration Not a Photo-op, Says Pope
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – In a double whammy of sorts, Pope Francis has this unique knack of putting his finger on issues that may
Read more
Blessed Rani Maria: A Great Moment for Church in India, Says Pune Bishop Dabre
By His Grace Bishop Thomas Dabre, Bishop of Poona – Just about 22 years ago Sr. Rani Maria was stabbed at death near Indore, Madhya
Read more
Puddochery Archbishop Emeritus Most Rev (Dr) Michael Augustine Returns to Heavenly Father
Archbishop Emeritus Most Rev (Dr) S Michael Augustine of Pondicherry-Cuddalore region passed away on Saturday morning (November 4) at 9.00 am. He was 85 years
Read more
Cardinal Angelo Amato in India to Preside Over Beatification Ceremony
Cardinal Angelo Amato, the Prefect of the Congregation for Cause of Saints, Vatican, arrived in India on Thursday. He is here to preside over the
Read more
India Joyful Over Beatification of Sr. Rani Maria
The Catholic Church in India rejoices on the occasion of the Beatification of Sr. Rani Maria and gives thanks to God for giving the people
Read more
Who Are ‘Indian’ Saints & What Does ‘Beatification’ of Sr Rani Maria Mean?
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – On November 4, Sr. Rani Maria will be ‘beatified’ in Indore (the place where she worked) in a formal ceremony
Read more
Remembering All Saints, All Souls, Eco-Martyrs and All of Creation
Each year on November 1 and 2, Catholics around the world remember and pray for our loved ones and the community of saints who have
Read more
Beatification of Sr. Rani Maria on Nov 4
On November 4, 2017, the Vatican will officially announce Sister Rani Maria Vattali, who was stabbed to death in Madhya Pradesh 22 years ago as
Read more
Kidnapped Indian Priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil Released
By Verghese V Joseph – Muscat/New Delhi/Bengaluru: Kidnapped Indian Catholic priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil has been released and is now flown to Muscat, the Oman
Read more