Even Hindus Eagerly Await Canonization of India’s ‘Patroness of Families’
Devotees of Blessed Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan share stories of faith and miraculous healings attributed to her intercession.
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Church Cautious as India Heads for National Elections
In a pre-election pastoral letter, the Indian bishops refrained from direct criticism of the nation’s ruling Hindu nationalist government.
Church in India Rocked by Arrest of Bishop on Rape Charges
‘It is a sad moment for all of us,’ said Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mumbai, referring to the Sept. 21 arrest of Bishop Franco Mulakkal.
Church Takes Steps to Resolve Syro-Malabar Church Land Sale Conflict
The sale of Church lands, authorized by Cardinal George Alencherry, had generated media controversy and public protests by his own priests.
Indian Nun’s Killer Participates in Her Beatification Mass
Clarist Sister Rani Maria Vattalil, whose family subsequently forgave the Hindu man who brutally murdered her, was beatified Nov. 4 in Indore, India.
Hopes Rise as Yemen Confirms Kidnapped Indian Priest Is ‘Alive’
Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil’s relatives and friends are heartened by last week’s disclosure by Yemen’s deputy prime minister.
Murderer of Indian Nun Looks Forward to Beatification of His Victim
Samandar Singh abandoned hatred and now cherishes local Christians.
Amid Rise in Anti-Christian Violence, Church Wants Indian Prime Minister Modi to Act
There were incidents of intimidation in five states in the days leading up to and on Palm Sunday.
Rape-Case Acquittals Indicate Hostility to Church in Indian State
A local bishop told the Register, ‘This is a terrible case. Our innocent priest and hostel assistant had to spend 16 months in jail.’
‘Ambassador of God’s Mercy’: India Rejoices at St. Teresa’s Canonization
The Missionaries of Charity’s motherhouse in Kolkata was thronged with pilgrims well into the night after the Sept. 4 ceremonies.
