India: Journeying with Mary towards a Synodal Church

India: Journeying with Mary towards a Synodal Church

Vatican news The Rosary Church Shipyard in Mumbai is celebrating its parish feast with special festivities dedicated to exploring the Pope’s call to become a more synodal Church. By Sister Florina Joseph, SCN On Monday, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Rosary Church Shipyard incorporated the synodal process into its festive celebrations….

Ecumenical bishops’ meeting advocates rights for India’s Christian minorities

Ecumenical bishops’ meeting advocates rights for India’s Christian minorities

Vatican news The national meeting of the Ecumenical Fellowship of Bishops, convened by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), was attended by around 40 eminent leaders from various Christian denominations at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences in Bengaluru. By LiCAS News The national meeting of the Ecumenical Fellowship of Bishops, which aims…

September 1: A celebration of God’s decision to create

September 1: A celebration of God’s decision to create

Vatican news As the Church marks the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1, Indian Bishop Allwyn D’Silva, chairman of the Human Development Office of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, reflects on the importance of praising God for his wonderful gift of Creation. By Bishop Allwyn D’Silva The World…

India: Religious sister teaching theology from the peripheries

India: Religious sister teaching theology from the peripheries

Vatican news Sister Shalini Mulackal, a professor at Vidyajyoti College of Theology, shares her experience of teaching contextual theology, taking her students into the slums of the Indian city of Delhi to engage them more deeply in promoting the cause of the poor. By Sister Greta Pereira, OCV Sister Shalini Mulackal has been a professor…

Fernández: India’s Vailankanni Shrine reveals welcoming Mother, not syncretism

Fernández: India’s Vailankanni Shrine reveals welcoming Mother, not syncretism

The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith sends a letter ahead of the feast of Our Lady of Health in Vailankanni, India, expressing the Pope’s appreciation for the shrine and highlighting the spiritual fruits enjoyed by pilgrims, including non-Christians. By Vatican News Millions of pilgrims faithfully visit the shrine of Our…

Indian bishops meet PM Modi to discuss attacks on Christians

Indian bishops meet PM Modi to discuss attacks on Christians

Vatican news A Church delegation led by Archbishop Andrews Thazhath meets with the newly re-elected Hindu nationalist prime minister to express the bishops’ concern over growing anti-Christian violence in the country. By Lisa Zengarini Catholic bishops in India have expressed concern over the growing hostility faced by Christians in the country. During a meeting with…

Archbishop Thattil: Union with Rome central to Syro-Malabar identity

Archbishop Thattil: Union with Rome central to Syro-Malabar identity

Vatican news Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil, the new head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, speaks to Vatican News about the ancient Church he leads. Meeting the head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, divided for several years by a violent liturgical conflict, Pope Francis underlines the importance of obedience… By Joseph Tulloch In January this year,…

India: Religious superiors explore ‘heartbeat of the Church’

India: Religious superiors explore ‘heartbeat of the Church’

Vatican news More than 100 superiors of Catholic religious institutions are meeting in Kerala to explore ways to lead their congregations and better serve the Church in India. By Don Jinu Jacob The editors of L'Osservatore Romano in India recently organized an intensive program at the Sengulam eco-spirituality center near Munnar in the district of…