Bro. John Malvino Alfonso, OCD – Old Goa: Stating that every 300 years, religious life has changed into better or worse. Carmelites in India not
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Pope Comes Out Strongly Against Sexual Abuse of Nuns
By Verghese V Joseph – Holy Father Pope Francis on Tuesday came out strongly against sexual abuse of nuns by clergy and said he is
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India a Touchstone of Peaceful Coexistence, Highlights Theological Symposium
Bangalore: A Theological Symposium on Christian Faith in a Multicultural context was held at St. John’s Medical College Campus in Bangalore, India from January 21
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Goa, Chennai & Delhi Archbishops Elected New CCBI Office Bearers
Chennai: Most Rev. Dr. Filipe Neri Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman was elected as the new President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of
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CBCI National Crib Contest: Agra, Mangalore & Mumbai Diocese Churches Bag Top Honours
An innovative parish level crib contest by Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) – Away in a Manger – saw parishes from across India showcase
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On Christmas, We Pray for Our Nation Even More: Bishop Theodore
Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas, SFX, Secretary General, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, delivered a special Christmas message on General Overseas Services of All India Radio on
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Interview: Indian Church is at the Service of Humanity, Asserts CBCI’s Bishop Theodore
By Verghese V Joseph – The last couple of years saw the Indian church battling crisis after crisis – both internal and external. Indeed, the
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12 Catholic Schools Pledge Pollution-Free Diwali Celebration
By Verghese V Joseph Twelve Catholic schools in the Country’s capital pledged for a cracker-less and pollution free Diwali this year. Taking the initiative begun
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St. Alphonsa: The First Woman Saint of India & Other Candidates
By Jacqueline Kelly – Saint Alphonsa Feast Day – July 28 Saint Alphonsa , who at the age of 7 had dedicated herself to serving
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Pope Reappoints Goan on Reconstituted Vatican Council
Guilherme Vaz, whose origins are in Velim in South Goa where his mother resides, has been reappointed by Pope Francis on the reconstituted and enlarged
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ICM, Caritas and Other Global Catholic Institutions Unite to Fight Climate Change
By Verghese V Joseph – Rome: Catholic institutions from around the world are making new commitments to divest from fossil fuels. A group of 19
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Should Catholics Be Rejoicing at the Striking Down of Article 377? Yes and No
By Fr Joshan Rodrigues – The LGBTQ community in India is rightly celebrating in India, with the Supreme Court slashing down Article 377, which branded
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High-Emitting Nations Can Help Realise Pope’s Climate Goals
By Verghese Joseph – A new report finds that action by cities, states, regions and business can go a long way towards meeting the goals
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Church in India: Time for Spiritual Healing
By Paul Alappat – Recent allegations in media against the church, clergy and also the attack on the Holy Sacraments are alarming for the entire
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Surrogate Motherhood: A Service, or Exploitation?
By Paul De Maeyer – They call it “surrogate motherhood” or “rent-a-womb”: the reproductive practice or procedure in which a woman becomes pregnant and gives
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