Pope Leo XIV Proposes 19th-Century Indian Religious as a Model of Women’s Emancipation
Pope highlights a pioneer of consecrated life for women in India.
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Indian Church to Observe ‘Day of Prayer and Fasting’ Amid Growing Religious Polarization
While only 147 incidents of violence against Christians were reported in 2014, the UCF pointed out that incidents have spiraled steadily since then to 687 in 2023.
Half a Million Catholics in India Petition Government For Better Living Conditions
Christians make up about 20% of the local population in Kerala, with the Christian community there tracing its ancient roots to St. Thomas the Apostle.
Reaching Out to Those Behind Bars: Prison Ministry Becomes ‘Vibrant Movement’ Across India’s Catholic Church
Initiated by a pair of seminarians more than 40 years ago, Prison Ministry India is now a nationwide effort, with more than 8,000 volunteers serving inmates in 1,300 jails.
Tragic Death of a Pro-Life Father Challenges Church in India’s Christian Heartland
The inspiring life of Antony Akkaraparambil, an impoverished father of nine children, has focused attention on the need to support large Catholic families in the southern state of Kerala.
Indian Church Leaders Applaud National Government’s Confirmation of a ‘Coercion-Free’ Population Policy
The nation’s Catholic bishops pointed out there is no demographic justification to advocate for such a policy, given that India’s population is stabilizing without it. But pro-life efforts continue in the wake of anti-life efforts.
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.
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.
