Ranchi Catholic Archdiocese announces its Christmas 2024 schedule, focusing on spiritual reflection and community service. Archbishop Vincent Aind details key events including a special jubilee mass.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as the new Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. The leadership change comes amid a major abuse settlement and a shift in the archdiocese's public voice. Read more.
Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil met Pope Leo XIV, thanking him for approving new provinces and a Gulf visitation. Discussions also focused on restoring peace in Ernakulam-Angamaly. Read the full report.
A growing trend sees Konkani Catholic men from Mangaluru finding brides from inland districts due to local educational & job disparities. Over 50 such marriages occur annually, say church officials.
Sydney holds funerals for victims of the Bondi Junction and Wakeley attacks. Communities unite in grief as police investigations continue. Read the full story.
Syro-Malabar Church hails Allahabad HC ruling protecting religious freedom. Court says distributing Bibles isn't forced conversion. Read the full story.
Kerala High Court adjourns appeals in 'Haal' movie case to next Monday. CBFC and Catholic Congress challenge single bench order on film certification and content. Read the full details.
Thousands of devotees from across Canacona converged at St Francis Xavier's Church, Bhatpal, for the feast Mass and relic veneration. Read about the inspiring homily and vibrant celebrations.
Public mass returns to St Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Ernakulam after over 1,000 days. Read about the resolution, past conflicts, and the future of the uniform mass.
The Assembly of Believers' Church in Lucknow's Chowk and Daliganj held their first Christmas candlelight services, featuring carols, a nativity play, and a Zimbabwean-themed song. Read about the festive celebrations.
Calcutta Girls' High School commemorated 170 years of women's education with expansion plans including new branches in Pailan and Asansol. Witness the legacy continue!
Ohio House passes controversial bill permitting teachers to highlight religion's positive role in American history. The legislation sparks debate over church-state separation in education.
The Vatican's doctrinal office reaffirms Catholic marriage as exclusive union between one man and one woman, rejecting polygamy and same-sex unions. Read the full declaration.
Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Foundation cancels 'Tales of Kamasutra & Christmas Celebration' event in Goa after FIR and protests from Catholic Church. Organizers apologize for using Christmas name.
Kerala's Syro-Malabar Church launches green Christmas campaign, urging eco-friendly celebrations with sustainable decorations and reduced plastic use.
BAFTA Breakthrough Fellow Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy to direct 'Teacher's Pet', a coming-of-age comedy set in Indian boarding school. Vikramaditya Motwane executive produces.
At least 50 pupils kidnapped from a Catholic school in Nigeria managed to escape captivity. The mass abduction highlights growing security concerns in the region.
Gunmen attack Catholic school in Nigeria, kidnapping over 200 students and 12 teachers. Latest mass abduction raises security concerns. Read full details.
Armed gunmen storm a Catholic school in Nigeria, kidnapping 52 students in the latest mass abduction. Authorities launch search operation amid growing security concerns.
Armed men kidnap students and staff from Catholic school in Nigeria's Kaduna state. Local authorities launch rescue operation amid growing security crisis.
Pope Leo XIV strongly criticizes Trump administration's immigration crackdown and ICE raids. Read the full story and learn about the Catholic Church's stance on migrant rights.
Discover Sedlec Ossuary, the Czech 'Church of Bones' crafted from 40,000 skeletons. A hauntingly beautiful monument attracting 200,000 annual visitors. Explore its unique history today!
US Catholic Bishops issue rare condemnation of Trump's immigration policies, expressing concern about threats to churches, hospitals and schools. Read their strong statement.
Vatican dismisses 1970s Jesus apparition reports from France where a woman claimed 49 visions. Read the official statement and investigation details.
The Vatican reaffirms Catholic doctrine that only Jesus Christ is humanity's redeemer, addressing ongoing debates about Mary's role in salvation.
The Vatican issues a theological clarification emphasizing Jesus Christ's central role in salvation, correcting misinterpretations about Virgin Mary's position in Catholic doctrine.
In a groundbreaking theological declaration, the Vatican clarifies that salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone, redefining traditional Catholic understanding of Mary's role in redemption.
A Kerala-based church faces backlash in Chhattisgarh tribal villages for installing boundary markers labeled 'Christian area', raising concerns about religious segregation and social harmony.
Christian community in Dibrugarh honors departed souls with special masses, floral tributes, and heartfelt prayers during All Souls' Day commemorations at local churches.
In a historic cultural moment, celebrated musicians Vijay Yesudas and Stephen Devassy performed a soulful Malayalam song for Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, bridging Indian music with global spiritual leadership.