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Trani, Italy,(CNA/EWTN News).- The life of Father Salvatore Mellone, who died on Monday, was moving to thousands of people. He was to have at least two more years of seminary when he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, but by special...
Latest Post in THE LAITITUDE (MUMBAI) The Pope meets participants of a meeting held by the International Council of Christians and Jews on the 50th anniversary of the Council document “Nostra Aetate”, which “marks the irrevocable rejection of anti-Semitism”. “We...
Demonstrators accuse police of inaction and 'trying to shield the culprits'. New Delhi- UCAN. Christians in the western Indian state of Chhattisgarh and the capital Delhi staged protests Tuesday against what they called the lax attitude of police, who have yet...
According to a reply procured under RTI, traffic can be stopped only for the President, the Vice President, the PM and visiting foreign dignitaries who are given President and PM level security cover. Vinita Deshmukh (This information was passed to us by...
Govt. has no values: RSS leader Modi must have learnt of damage to his credibility, says Govindacharya Smita Gupta, in The Hindu, July 1, 2015 RSS ideologue K.N. Govindacharya: RSS's confidence in Modi government has eroded. File photo (Note: Silence, prolonged...
Rome, Italy, (CNA).- More than 10 years ago, Joseph Prever found himself scouring the internet for anything that might help him: he was gay, Catholic, and confused. Resources were scarce for a man struggling with homosexuality and trying to remain...
“Child slavery is a crime against humanity. Humanity itself is at stake here. A lot of work still remains but I will see the end of child labour in my lifetime,” said Kailash Satyarthi, who, along with Malala Yuzafzai of Pakistan, shared...
Christian Dalits in India filed a complaint on Tuesday with the United Nations accusing the Holy See of not doing enough to curb discrimination faced by “untouchables” within the Catholic Church. A delegation of 22 people from the Dalit Christian...
Vatican City, (CNA/EWTN News).- During his Mass for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul on Monday, Pope Francis called on the Church's new archbishops to be courageous witnesses who are not ashamed of Christ, and who are convinced by what...
Father Deepak Thomas will also serve as the national youth director of ICYM, executive secretary for Activ8 Foundation (R) organizations under CBCI in India. Bangalore: (UCAN) Carmelite Father Deepak K J Thomas will take charge as the secretary of the...
A model for India The Hindu Editorial June 30, 2015 (Note: There are situations in which separation of families is “inevitable” and even “morally necessary” due to severe problems caused by arrogance, violence, humiliation etc. Can one think of Pope Francis to say this,...
Kochi (Story: Matters India)— In what could be termed a novel idea, a Catholic organization named Knanaya Fellowship has come up with a suggestion to introduce a qualifying exam for those aspiring for priesthood in Catholic Church. “A qualifying exam has...
Kolkata (Matters India): The Missionaries of Charity, a Catholic religious congregation founded by Blessed Mother Teresa, is among 12 organizations reportedly facing government probe into their accounts. The multi-edition Economic Times newspaper Monday reported that the Enforcement Directorate has initiated...
In the photo: Cardinals line up to kiss the cross during the Celebration of Lord's Passion on Good Friday at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican, on April 3 (AFP Photo/Gabriel Bouys) Church hierarchy must prove it is willing to listen...
Washington D.C., Jun 26, 2015 / 08:07 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In a wide-reaching decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has declared that same-sex “marriage” is a constitutional right and that states must recognize same-sex unions. By a vote of 5-4, the...
Endogamy, on which the knanaya community is divided these days, is a matter of hot debate within the Syro Malabar circles. Alex J. Mapleton (Las Vegas) suggests a solution and CCV invites our esteemed readers to review his ideas. Here is...
Vatican City, Jun 28, 2015 / 08:59 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Pope focused on the virtue of faith during his Sunday Angelus address, saying the whole gospel is written in its light. “Faith is this: to touch Jesus and to...
New Delhi (Story: Matters India) — Fresh fears about risks to women’s health by allowing Ayush doctors to conduct abortion and ambiguity on the proposed extension of gestation period may force the government to keep the Medical Termination of Pregnancy...
The college recommends that students come to college in simple and unostentatious dress suitable for an academic environment.Kolkata (UCAN): Recommending students to come in "unostentatious dress", the city's Scottish Church College has proscribed round-neck t-shirts and short and slit skirts,...
Vatican City (Matters India) – Pope Francis formally approved on Saturday the decrees necessary for Blesseds Louis and Zelie Martin – known for being the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux – to be declared saints later this year. The...