Dhaka, Bangladesh – In a development that has sent ripples through religious communities, Dhaka police have arrested a 28-year-old man linked to a series of homemade bomb attacks targeting prominent Catholic institutions in the capital this month. The incidents, which struck St Mary’s Cathedral and St Joseph’s Higher Secondary School and College, have heightened fears […]
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The Catholic Church, will observe the ‘World Day of the Poor’, on 16 November 2025. The day has a special significance this year, since it comes in the wake of Pope Leo XIV’s first major papal document: An Apostolic Exhortation addressed “to all Christians, on love for the poor,” titled ‘Dilexi Te’ (‘I have loved […]
The Catholic Church observes ‘World Mission Day’ on Sunday 19 October. There is an added significance this year because it is the Jubilee Year and the focus is on becoming ‘pilgrims of hope’. Above all, given the fact that the Synodal process was completed just a year ago, the emphasis continues to be on the […]
मार एलियास चर्च पर हमला सीरिया के दमिश्क के पास दवील’आ में रविवार को एक आत्मघाती हमलावर ने मार एलियास ग्रीक ऑर्थोडॉक्स चर्च में विस्फोटक वेस्ट फोड़ दी, जिसमें कम से कम 22 लोग मारे गए और 63 अन्य घायल हो गए। यह हमला उस समय हुआ जब चर्च में लगभग 350 लोग प्रार्थना कर […]
Deadly Assault on Mar Elias Church A suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest inside the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox church in Dweil’a, on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, on Sunday, killing at least 22 people and wounding 63 others, according to state media. The attack occurred during a prayer service attended by approximately 350 worshippers. […]
By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ On Sunday, 1st June, the Catholic Church will observe the 59th World Day of Social Communications. The day is significant because ‘communications’ is an important and integral dimension of the Church. ‘Communications Day’ is one of the old ‘special days’ observance by the Church. The message for this year, was […]
Why would a thriving religious order, renowned for running hospitals across India, gift them to others? The Medical Mission Sisters (MMS), founded in 1925 by Austrian doctor Anna Dengel, have spent a century healing India’s sick and poor. Yet, in a radical shift, they moved from institution-based care to alternative therapies, reflecting a mission that […]
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 […]
