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Atrocities on tribals investigated poorly: Christian Adivasi Sangatna

Quepem (Matters India): Complaints filed by tribals before Quepem police under the Atrocities Act are not investigated to the satisfaction of the victims and their families, Christian Adivasi Sangatna has alleged. The tribal organization, working for the empowerment of tribals,...

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Listen to Pope Francis !

APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO ECUADOR, BOLIVIA AND PARAGUAY  (5-13 JULY 2015) PARTICIPATION AT THE SECOND WORLD MEETING OF POPULAR MOVEMENTS ADDRESS OF THE HOLY FATHER Expo Feria Exhibition Centre, Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia)  ...

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The Vatican’s helicopter: Transporting popes, saving kid’s lives

Vatican City, Jul 18, 2015 / 04:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- One of Europe's best pediatric hospitals, Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital in Rome, can now use the Vatican’s helicopter to transport patients, personnel and medical equipment in emergencies.    The agreement...

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Scam with a Difference – Indian Currents, Editorial

Dr Suresh Mathew The BJP has proved its capability to perpetuate a scam with a difference, thereby ‘justifying’ its claim to be a party with difference. Scams occur when fraudulent deals are struck and illegitimate favours are granted. But Vyapam...

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Demonstration at St. Michael’s Cathedral

Coimbatore (Matters India) — Around 200 persons from the Dalit Christian Peoples Federation (DCPF) staged a demonstration on the St. Michael’s Cathedral Church premises here on Sunday seeking priesthood ordinance for a youth who was dismissed from a catholic seminary...

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Theologians urged to study Asian bishops’ teachings

Bangalore(Story By: Jose Kavi– Matters India): A leading Catholic theologian has urged his fellow theologians to revisit the teachings of the Asian bishops to help the Church respond meaningfully to crucial issues in a region where half of the world’s population...

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The slow demise of Catholic magazines in Italy

By Andrea Gagliarducci. Rome, Italy, Jul 18, 2015 / 04:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A Catholic-inspired magazine that was once a leader in publishing opinions in Church discussions will quit publication by the end of the year, evidence of a crisis that have...

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Vedic Vidyalayas catch people’s fancy in Hindi belt

Allahabad (Story- Matters India): Vedic Vidyalayas are emerging as the latest fad. This became apparent when around 400 children, aged between 9 and 11 years, came to Prayag (Allahabad) from across the country on Wednesday to take the entrance test...

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Government considers amending Christian divorce law

New Delhi(Matters India) — Nudged by the Supreme Court, the government has agreed to consider amending the legal provision that compels Christian couples to wait for at least two years for divorce, whereas this period of separation is one year...

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Indictment – A Poem

Verghese Mathew Pamplani – Mob.No. +91 9447152533  Email: pmvparijat@Gmail.com I am born free and I will live free for sure
 Will protect this in‐born right with all my might The invisible shackles of yours, I condemn
 Don’t dare to meddle with...

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Little Sisters of the Poor lose legal challenge

Under the Affordable Care Act, all health insurance plans are required to provide contraceptive coverage – Story: Catholic Herald A court of appeal in America, has ruled against The Little Sisters of the Poor, who launched a legal challenge against...

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Pilgrims bitten by snakes at Paraguay papal Mass

Paraguay (Matters India) — At least 14 people have been bitten by snakes and had to be attended by medics during a Mass conducted by Pope Francis in the Paraguayan city of Asuncion, Al Jazeera reported. The snakebites occurred despite...