Category: Christian World
dr. james kottoor Pope Francis, the super star in the eyes of the global media will be touching down on the US soil for the first time on Sept.22nd at Joint Base Andrews Airport. On 23rd he will be in...
By Meghan J. Clark, in New York Times, 17/9/15 The writer is a Fulbright scholar at Hekima Institute for Peace Studies and International Relations in Nairobi, Kenya, is an assistant professor of moral theology at St. John’s University in Queens,...
In this interview the Archbishop of Philadelphia, Charles Chaput, analyses Pope Francis’ visit to America. By Andres Beltramo Alvarez, a Vatican Insider (Note: Pope Francis will be in Philadelphia on Sept.27 for the world conference of Catholic...
To all who Support Pope Francis's Vision of a more compassionate Church: As the 2015 Synod draws near, "We have to join our forces in order to reach a real breakthrough in this window of opportunity." [Hans Kung, CCRI Consultor.]...
Syro Malabar faithful of Delhi Catholic Archdiocese Coordinating Group: C/o AFPRO 25/1A Institutional Area, Pankha Road, D-Block Janakpuri, New Delhi 110058 Email: riteissuencr@gmail.com Fax: +91-11-28520343 To The Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio Apostolic Nuncio, New Delhi Your Excellency, It is a matter of...
By Fr William Grimm Tokyo: A favorite pastime among Catholics is to declare what the pope should do. Lately, I've heard from a couple of people who thought Pope Francis should speak out about certain domestic situations in their countries....
The pope urged "every parish, every religious community, every monastery, every sanctuary in Europe (to) take in a family. (File/AP) (Note: What better example of leading by example? “Each parish, religious community in Europe, take in a refugee family. My...
(Note: What better example of leading by example? “Each parish, religious community in Europe, take in a refugee family. My two parishes of Rome will take a family each,” he entreats showing the way, leading the way. What better example...
Nations are not built by politicians. By Ajit Dayal Nations are built by leaders – by statesmen who command respect because they have a vision and the drive to reach a goal. And the leaders need followers who are committed,...
VATICAN CITY — On a sunny morning earlier this year, a camera crew entered a well-appointed apartment just outside the 9th-century gates of Vatican City. Pristinely dressed in the black robes and scarlet sash of the princes of the Roman...
Myanmar, August 20, 2015: In less than three months, Myanmar’s fragile, half-formed democracy will be tested by the first election to be contested by all comers since 1990. While at first blush, the poll looks like a two-horse race between...
U.S., September 3, 2015: A county clerk in Kentucky has been found guilty of contempt and sent to jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples due to her own religious objections. Kim Davis, the clerk at Rowan...
Franciscan Hospitaller Sister Rosita Gomes began carrying letters for prisoners and their families in Mumbai in early 1980s, before the Prison Ministry of India was formed as a voluntary organization under the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India. It was Sr...
Houston: Seven Indians feature in Forbes Asia’s ninth Heroes of Philanthropy list, highlighting most noteworthy contributions to philanthropy from 13 countries across Asia Pacific. Of them, four are co-founders of Infosys, one of India’s largest information technology (IT) services company....
Pakistan: A popular pilgrimage to celebrate a Marian feast in Pakistan is as popular with Muslims as with Catholics. "I gave two goats as offerings for St. Mary also revered in the Quran," said Malik Rasheed Mustaq one of the...
As Parties Plunder by Turn. People's Only Choice is Negative Voting. That Doesn't Seem to Work. By T J S George, Published in New Indian Express, September 6, 2015 (Note: TJS George, known for his sharp political analysis, gives a spirited...
Knanaya Association of North America (KANA) has launched a new website on 5th Sept. 2015. Shri. Joseph Mattappally, Associate Editor of Church Citizens' Voice officially launched the website in a ceremonial function held for the same in Chicago. Among those...
The pope urged "every parish, every religious community, every monastery, every sanctuary in Europe (to) take in a family. (File/AP) (Note: What better example of leading by example? “Each parish, religious community in Europe, take in a refugee family. My...
CCV Editor begs to differ with the Syro Malabar Bishops' Synod on 'Christian Names' Should followers of Jesus sport Christian names to proclaim their identity? No, it may easily make them a target of attack and discrimination. Follow the principle...
In the pic:Bishop Puthur addresses a July 12 gathering at La Trobe University in Melbourne marking the first anniversary of his diocese. Form his left: Bishop Peter Stasisuk of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne (Ukrainian) and Auxiliary Bishop Terence...