Skip to content
Indian Catholic Matters

Indian Catholic Matters

A New Home for the Community!

  • HOME
  • India News
  • World Catholic News
  • COVID-19
  • Tech / Media
  • Interviews
  • INSPIRATIONAL
    • Features
    • BEST of ICM
    • Offbeat
    • Global Partner – Aleteia
  • INNER VOICE
    • Homilies
    • Faith / Spirituality
    • Reflections
    • Biblical Studies
    • Q&A @ ICM
  • SOCIETY
    • Family
    • Youth
    • Catholic Culture
    • Art / Film / Book
    • Education
    • Healthcare
  • Israel Calling!
  • KNOW ICM
    • Values, Vision & Mission
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Our Authors
    • Write for us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Subscribe to ICM
  • English
    • Bengali
    • English
    • Gujarati
    • Hindi
    • Kannada
    • Malayalam
    • Marathi
    • Punjabi
    • Sindhi
    • Tamil
    • Telugu

Tag: Pope

Chair of St. Peter: Bedrock of Faith

February 21, 2024 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Francis Gonsalves, SJ – When a fussy guest was complaining to a receptionist in a hotel, he insisted on speaking to someone higher

Read more

XXXI World Day of the Sick: Emulate the Good Samaritan, Exhorts Pope Francis

January 11, 2023 Team ICM News

On the occasion of the XXXI World Day of the Sick which occurs on 11 February, Holy Father Francis urged the faithful to take care

Read more

St. John Paul II: Known More for his Holiness than Papacy

October 21, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Leon Bent – “Holiness, the vocation to which mankind is called, means to be consistent in living the Gospel”, John Paul II said, in

Read more

Pope Francis’ Challenging Easter Message to the World

April 26, 2022 Team ICM Features

By Tony Magliano – “Please, please, let us not get used to war! Let us all commit ourselves to imploring peace, from our balconies and

Read more

Demystifying Synodality

October 15, 2021 Team ICM Healthcare

By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam In order to have better understanding, let us clarify the words “synod” and “synodality” – Meaning of

Read more

Journeying Together: Synod, Synodal Church, and the Synod of Bishops

October 14, 2021 Team ICM Features

By Most Rev Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam The forthcoming Synod of bishops is Synod with a difference: This call of the Holy Father is

Read more

India’s First Lay Martyr Blessed Devasahayam to be Declared Saint

May 4, 2021 Team ICM News

By Verghese V Joseph – The Holy Father on Monday morning, at 10, in the Consistory Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, presided over the

Read more

Arunachal: Interfaith Prayer Meet Held to Overcome Coronavirus Pandemic

May 14, 2020 Team ICM News

By Fr Felix Antony – Miao: Responding to the call of Pope Francis, an interfaith prayer meet held at Christ the Light Minor Seminary, Miao

Read more
Priesthood

The Canonization of Six Blesseds: To Inspire and Heal a Battered Church

October 4, 2018 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Joseph Royan, C.Ss.R., S.T.L – The past few months have been tumultuous time for the Catholic Church. The Church has been in the

Read more

Pope to Young People: “Don’t Retouch Your Photos; Don’t Use Masks for False Identities”

February 23, 2018 Team ICM Catholic Culture

By Ary Waldir Ramos Diaz – In reference to the upcoming 2018 World Youth Day, celebrated at a local level in dioceses across the globe,

Read more

How Did The Church Evolve After The Apostles?

December 10, 2017 Team ICM Q&A @ ICM

By Fr. Adrian Mascarenhas – According to Acts 1:26, Matthias was selected to replace Judas, bringing the number of apostles back to 12.  We know

Read more

A Call to Revolution: Two Saint Companions of The Month

September 29, 2017 Team ICM Faith / Spirituality

By Fr. Sam Koonamplackil, VC – Revolutions were great milestones in the building up of our civilized society. Christianity too becomes inexplicable without revolutions. For

Read more

Amoris Laetitia: The Joy of Love In The Family

August 12, 2017 Team ICM Family

By Most Reverend Prakash Mallavarapu, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam –  This year, on March 19th, the feast of St. Joseph, our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis,

Read more
Pope Francis

Use Social Media Wisely To Build Bridges, Advises Holy Father

July 26, 2017 Team ICM Tech / Media

Our Holy Father’s message early this month has a deeper meaning on using social media platforms, responsibly. An earnest request all to heed to our

Read more

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.

Feedspot – a leading global ranking website – rates blogs, podcasts and youtube channels in several niche categories. Read more

Interested in Our daily digests through WhatsApp?

If you would like to receive our daily updates, first save this number +917338619452 in your mobile and send us a WhatsApp message “Add me to ICM”.

Audio: Fr Christopher White's Daily Reflection

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.

  • vaticannews
  • vaticanva
21.04.2025
Testament of the Holy Father Francis
20.04.2025
"Urbi et Orbi" - Easter 2025
20.04.2025
Easter Sunday - Mass of the Day (20 April 2025)
19.04.2025
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter (19 April 2025)
18.04.2025
Meditations and prayers for the Via Crucis 2025 written by the Holy Father Francis (18 April 2025)
17.04.2025
Holy Chrism Mass (17 April 2025)
16.04.2025
Catechesis prepared by the Holy Father for the General Audience of 16 April 2025 - Cycle of Catechesis - Jubilee 2025. Jesus Christ our Hope. II. The life of Jesus. The encounters 5. The merciful father. He was lost and has been found (Lk 15:32)
13.04.2025
Angelus, 13 April 2025, Palm Sunday
13.04.2025
Palm Sunday (13 April 2025)
09.04.2025
Catechesis prepared by the Holy Father for the General Audience of 9 April 2025 - Cycle of Catechesis - Jubilee 2025. Jesus Christ our Hope. II. The life of Jesus. The encounters 4. The rich man. Jesus looked at him (Mk 10:21)
14.05.2025
Cardinal Parolin: We hope talks in Istanbul open paths to peace
14.05.2025
UNRWA makes urgent appeal for immediate end to Gaza siege
14.05.2025
Holy See reaffirms commitment and support to stop child labor
14.05.2025
Ghana Bishops' Conference builds partnerships to confront spill-over terrorism
14.05.2025
Pope Leo XIV meets with tennis champion Jannik Sinner
14.05.2025
Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms blends Marian and Augustinian elements
14.05.2025
DRC: South Kivu's capital of Bukavu abandoned to hunger and neglect
14.05.2025
Pope Leo XIV to Eastern Catholics: The Church needs you
14.05.2025
Jubilee of Eastern Churches: Divine Liturgy in the East Syriac Rite
14.05.2025
Leo XIII's times and our own




Illustration By Fr Benny Palliparambil

B'LURU: ST MARY'S BASILICA GRAND CAR PROCESSION 8/9/ 024

Join the Franciscans

Follow Us on Facebook

Most Shared Posts

  •  
    John Vianney: Patron Saint for Priests...
    By Leon Bent – Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s book “Those Mysterious Priests” (1974), pu
    580 Shares
  •  
    Lent: Uniqueness of 40 & 50 Days of Fast in India...
    By Chev. Prof. George Menachery – When it comes to observing Lent, India occupies a unique place w
    360 Shares
  •  
    Catholic Church and its Immense Contribution in North-East India...
    By Fr. Thomas Manjaly –   To speak about Northeast India meaningfully, we need to look at the his
    356 Shares
  •  
    Feast of Transfiguration: The Splendour of Christ...
    338 Shares
  •  
    Capuchin Friar to Steer the Dynamic Dalit Christians of Tamil Nadu...
    Fr Irudhaya Jothi SJ – Trichy: Fr. Nithiya Sagayam, a Capuchin friar, has been appointed as the ne
    316 Shares
  •  
    The Story of the Rosary Collector...
    By Verghese V Joseph – Suganthi Rose, a home maker from Coimbatore, has a unique passion for c
    239 Shares
  •  
    Discerning the Right Vocation In My Life...
    Fr. Adrian Mascarenhas – Concerning this question, I believe that the most important verse to keep
    235 Shares
May 2025
M T W T F S S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031  
« Apr    

Archives

  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017

Resources

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India

WordPress Theme: Gambit by ThemeZee.
  • vaticannews
  • vaticanva
21.04.2025
Testament of the Holy Father Francis
20.04.2025
"Urbi et Orbi" - Easter 2025
20.04.2025
Easter Sunday - Mass of the Day (20 April 2025)
19.04.2025
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter (19 April 2025)
18.04.2025
Meditations and prayers for the Via Crucis 2025 written by the Holy Father Francis (18 April 2025)
17.04.2025
Holy Chrism Mass (17 April 2025)
16.04.2025
Catechesis prepared by the Holy Father for the General Audience of 16 April 2025 - Cycle of Catechesis - Jubilee 2025. Jesus Christ our Hope. II. The life of Jesus. The encounters 5. The merciful father. He was lost and has been found (Lk 15:32)
13.04.2025
Angelus, 13 April 2025, Palm Sunday
13.04.2025
Palm Sunday (13 April 2025)
09.04.2025
Catechesis prepared by the Holy Father for the General Audience of 9 April 2025 - Cycle of Catechesis - Jubilee 2025. Jesus Christ our Hope. II. The life of Jesus. The encounters 4. The rich man. Jesus looked at him (Mk 10:21)
14.05.2025
Cardinal Parolin: We hope talks in Istanbul open paths to peace
14.05.2025
UNRWA makes urgent appeal for immediate end to Gaza siege
14.05.2025
Holy See reaffirms commitment and support to stop child labor
14.05.2025
Ghana Bishops' Conference builds partnerships to confront spill-over terrorism
14.05.2025
Pope Leo XIV meets with tennis champion Jannik Sinner
14.05.2025
Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms blends Marian and Augustinian elements
14.05.2025
DRC: South Kivu's capital of Bukavu abandoned to hunger and neglect
14.05.2025
Pope Leo XIV to Eastern Catholics: The Church needs you
14.05.2025
Jubilee of Eastern Churches: Divine Liturgy in the East Syriac Rite
14.05.2025
Leo XIII's times and our own