As the Catholic world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, all eyes turn to the Vatican, where the College of Cardinals will soon convene for a historic conclave to elect the next pope. For India’s 20 million Catholics, this moment carries special significance, as Cardinal George Koovakkad, an Indian prelate, is set to play a […]
Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ In the death of Pope Francis, the world has lost one of the greatest personalities of modern times! We are saddened that he is no longer in our midst! He was truly a compassionate pastor with a warm, loving heart for the poor and marginalised, the excluded and the exploited, the […]
[By Rev Fr. Dominic Amalan A] The Dawn Beyond the Tomb As the soft hues of dawn kiss the horizon on Easter morning, across the world church bells ring, lilies bloom, and the ancient proclamation resounds: “He is risen!” But Easter is not merely a date on the Christian calendar—it is an experience, a resurrection […]
Mirabalais Under Siege Two nuns were among five people killed when a powerful gang coalition launched a violent attack on the Haitian town of Mirabalais. The assault, led by the Vivre Ensemble gang alliance, is believed to be in retaliation for the Transitional Council’s attempts to reclaim control of the area. The nuns of the […]
Just over a week ago, a historic moment unfolded for the Salesians of Don Bosco, a congregation deeply cherished across India and the world. On March 22, Fr. Fabio Attard, a Maltese priest known for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to youth, was elected as the new Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation. For […]
A Call to Look Inside Hey there! Let’s chat about something really special in the Christian life, especially during Lent. As followers of Jesus, we’re encouraged to take a good, hard look at ourselves and say sorry for the things we’ve done wrong. The more we really mean it when we repent, the more our […]
Cardinal Parolin Voices Concern Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin has voiced the Holy See’s deep concern over what he described as the “systematic violation of international law” amid escalating conflicts worldwide. Speaking on 24 March 2025, the Cardinal highlighted the recent surge of violence in the Gaza Strip, which Pope Francis condemned during his […]
पोप फ्रांसिस, जे कैथोलिक चर्च के बड़का नेता बाड़न, रविवार 23 मार्च 2025 के रोम के अगोस्तिनो जेमेली अस्पताल से छुट्टी पावे वाला बाड़न। 88 साल के पोप पिछले एक महीना से सांस के भारी बीमारी आ दुनो फेफड़ा में निमोनिया से लड़त रहलन। रविवार के, ऊ वेटिकन में आपन घर, कासा सांता मार्ता, लौटिहन […]
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, is due to be discharged from Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital on Sunday, 23 March 2025, after a serious illness that kept him under medical care for over a month. The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling a tough respiratory infection and pneumonia in both lungs since mid-February. On […]
If Jesus were to write a letter to the Church leaders tonight, what could it contain? Peace Activist and writer Cedric Prakash SJ is pretty much certain that the letter would read something like this. Dear Leaders of the Christian Community in India,Greetings of peace, love, joy and hope- to each one of you, as […]
[Civil and human rights activist and Jesuit Priest Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ reflects on The World Day of the Poor] Hard facts About a month ago, on 15 October, the 2024 Global Hunger Index was released. India ranks 105 out of 127 countries;with a score of 27.3, India has a level of hunger that is serious. On […]
Italy has passed one of the strictest laws against international surrogacy in the Western world. The new legislation, which critics argue primarily targets same-sex couples, criminalises Italians who seek surrogacy services abroad. Those found guilty face severe penalties, including jail time and hefty fines. This move by Italy’s government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, […]
