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
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Amoris Laetitia Family Year
By Leon Bent – On 27th December 2020, the Feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis announced the “Amoris Laetitia Family Year (ALFY), to be
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Church and Homosexuality: Understanding the Vatican’s Recent Communication
By Austine J. Crasta, STL – Q: A recent statement (dtd. February 22, 2021 but made public March 15, 2021) by the Vatican’s Congregation for
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Vatican, Inclusive Capitalism Partnership: A Shot in the Arm for Global Equitable System
By Verghese V Joseph – In a globally significant move that can have far reaching and positive impact on economies and businesses across regions, the
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Vatican Facilitates Easier Access to Plenary Indulgences for the Dead During Pandemic
A Summary of the Vatican’s Decree on Plenary Indulgences for the Deceased Faithful applicable this November. By Austine J. Crasta, STL In response to requests
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Vatican Reiterates its Stand Against Euthanasia
By Verghese V Joseph – At the Tuesday Press Conference, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith presented the publication of a letter approved
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Pope to Resume General Audience on Sept 2
By Verghese V Joseph – Come September 2, after more than five months, the general audiences of the Holy Father will resume with the presence
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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 Effect: As a Precaution, Some Holy See Centers in Vatican Closed Till April 3
By Verghese V Joseph – Vatican: In response to the threat of the Covid-19 coronavirus, Vatican City authorities have set in place measures to prevent
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Pope Motivates Indian Bishops: Continue Work with Courage, Enthusiasm
By Verghese V Joseph – Encouraging a group of Indian bishops to continue their work with courage and enthusiasm, Pope Francis on Tuesday said he
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Fissures Erupt in Ernakulam-Angamaly Diocese
Ernakulam: Fresh crisis seems to brew over with a section of priests of the Syro-Malabars, in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese, numbering about 150 publicily voicing their
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Sexual Abuse in Church: A Journalist Perspective
By Verghese V Joseph – Speaking of sexual abuse by members of the clergy is painful and unpleasant. Sometimes, even in Church circles, one hears
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Help Prevent Corruption, Vatican Urges Buddhists and Christians
By Team ICM – Last week, the Vatican reached out to the Buddhists and Christians and urged them to help eradicate corruption. On the occasion
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