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, […]
Ah, the Paris Olympics! A global stage for athletic prowess, unity, and…drag queens apparently causing a ruckus with the Christian right. The opening ceremony, with its dazzling spectacle of colour and dance, has been accused of mocking Christianity. But let’s unpack this alleged blasphemy, shall we? During the ceremony, a woman in a shimmering, halo-like […]
As we get closer to the special Jubilee Year in 2025, a group of Christian and Muslim leaders from across Africa are making a big noise about debt. They say that African countries are struggling to pay back what they owe, and this is stopping them from helping their people. A Plea for ChangeThese religious […]
Pope Francis’ Leadership: Strength in Openness Over the past decade, Pope Francis has garnered both admiration and criticism for his open, candid, and gentle approach. Some view these traits as weaknesses that emboldened opponent factions within the Church. Recent actions suggest a different interpretation. The excommunication of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò leaves no doubt of […]
Vatican Takes Unprecedented Step In a rare and severe move, the Vatican has excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, one of Pope Francis’s harshest critics. This action comes after Viganò repeatedly refused to recognize Pope Francis’s authority and criticized the liberal reforms of the Catholic Church since the 1960s. Background on Archbishop Viganò Archbishop Viganò, a […]
