Nepal’s child marriage survivors dare to dream
Despite laws, the Himalayan nation is home to 5.3 million child brides, says UNICEF
Nun’s self help book fetches Golden Book Award
Mumbai, Feb 6, 2025: Salesian Sister Teresa Joseph, a Mumbai-based nun, has been conferred the prestigious Golden Book Award 2025 for her self-help and motivational book.
The award, hosted by Wings Publication International, was…
Arunachal chief minister acknowledges Christian contribution to society
By Matters India Reporter
Itanagar, July 17, 2024 — Chief Minister of right wing Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party ruling northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh had words of appreciation and praise for a group of Catholic Church leaders…
Indian PM’s cathedral visit evokes hope among Christians
The visit comes amid accusations of right-wing Hindu groups associated with Modi’s party attacking Christians
Pope Francis called in exorcists as archbishop, says ‘devil tries to attack everyone’
In reference to the testimony of a young nun suffering from demonic possession who said that the devil said he hated the pope, the Holy Father said that, as a Christian, he would expect that.
Pope Francis’ advice for Holy Week: Look to the cross, our hope is there
By Courtney Mares
Vatican City, Apr 5, 2023 / 09:53 am
Pope Francis has offered advice for how to have a fruitful Holy Week, urging people to focus on the essentials and look to the cross as the source of hope.
In his last…
Pope Francis celebrates ‘the birthday of the priesthood’ with 1,800 priests on Holy…
By Courtney Mares
Vatican City, Apr 6, 2023 / 03:50 am
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis presided over a Chrism Mass at which more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations.
Pope…
Aizawl diocese gets new auxiliary bishop
By Matters India Reporter
Bengaluru, March 30, 2023: Pope Francis on March 30 appointed Father Joachim Walder as the auxiliary bishop of Aizawl diocese that covers the entire state of Mizoram in northeastern India.
The 67-year-old…
Kerala government lifts ban on religious services in jails
The chief minister told the prelates that the order was issued without his knowledge and an explanation will be sought in this regard.
Meet the 6 American Black Catholics who are on the road to sainthood
By Jim Graves
Newport Beach, California, Feb 28, 2023 / 12:55 pm
Among the history revisited for Black History Month, Catholics would do well to recall that there are currently six African American Catholics who are on the…