India advocate says discrimination against Dalit Catholics must be addressed in Synod
(Nirmala Carvalho. Crux)
As bishops around the world meet at the Vatican for the Synod on Synodality, some Catholics in India say they must address the the “draconian casteism, caste discrimination and domination prevailing historically in the Catholic Church” especially among the dominant Dalit population in the Church
Rebel group stages protest at Bishop’s House demanding ‘justice’ for deacons
(The Hindu Boreau).
Even as the Syro-Malabar Church hierarchy on September 29 (Sunday) appealed for unity within the Church, a rebel group of lay persons and priests opposed to the conditions set for ordaining deacons in the Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese held a protest meeting at the bishop’s house in Kochi. They claimed their gathering was in support of the deacons’ demand for ‘justice’.
Christians arrested for distributing religious literature in North India
(Nirmala Carvalho. Crux)
In India, police arrested 19 Christians for distributing religious literature at two government-run schools without the permission of the school staff
Catholic groups in India support law weakening power of Islamic charity
(Nirmala Carvalho. Crux)
As India’s parliament debates a controversial law over a traditional Muslim religious endowment, a Catholic archbishop claims the endowment has put Christian-owned property under threat
Cardinal praises India’s diversity as he marks Season of Creation
(Nirmala Carvalho. Crux)
India’s diversity is a key pillar of the country’s greatness, says Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay
Ecumenical meeting in India expresses ‘anxiety’ over anti-Christian activities
(Nirmala Carvalho. Crux)
Christian leaders in India participated in the National Ecumenical Bishops’ Fellowship Meeting, which sought to build the relationship of all Christians in a country where they make up less than 3 percent of the population
Judge closes case sparked by Indian diocese’s marriage rules
(Luke Coppen. The Pillar)
A judge in the southern Indian state of Kerala has closed a contempt of court case challenging a diocese’s unique marriage rules
Liturgy dispute leaves Syro-Malabar ordinations on hold
(Luke Coppen. The Pillar)
Around 10 transitional deacons are ordained priests each year in the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, the Indian diocese on the front line of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church’s liturgical dispute
Church in India follows Synodal path celebrating annual Marian novena
(Nirmala Carvalho. Crux)
As the Church approaches the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8, the Church in the Archdiocese of Bombay is holding a novena in preparation.
Pope agrees to appointments of two bishops chosen by Syro-Malabar Church for India
(CNA. Kristina Millare)
The Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church, an Eastern Catholic rite in full communion with Rome, appointed two new bishops for Changanacherry and Shamshabad in India on Friday
In India, Syro-Malabar Church still can’t resolve dispute of Mass celebration
(Nirmala Carvalho. Crux)
After three days of prayer and deliberation, 348 delegates — comprising bishops, priests, monks, and laity — of the Fifth Syro-Malabar Church Episcopal Assembly produced a final document highlighting necessary church reforms, including celebrating Mass according to the rites mandated by the Church Synod.
Church hails India Supreme Court for reaffirming ban on euthanasia: ‘Extremely happy’
Anto Akkara. CNA
Catholic leaders in India have lauded the country’s high court for rejecting a plea for “passive euthanasia” from the parents of a 30-year-old man who has been in a vegetative state for 11 years.
Commenting on the August 20 verdict issued by a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud, Archbishop Raphy Manjaly of the Archdiocese of Agra, the chairman of the doctrinal commission of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, said: “We would like to congratulate the Court for its unambiguous verdict while calling for support for the family facing a serious crisis.”
Two men acquitted of ‘unlawful conversion’ in India’s largest state
(Nirmala Carvalho, Crux)
In India, a court in the state of Uttar Pradesh court acquitted the accused men – Abhishek Gupta and Kundan Lal Kori – of charges of “unlawful conversion.”
Indian Church bans Islamic prayers in its educational institutions
(UCAnews reporter).
Church-run educational institutions in a southern Indian state have decided not to allow Islamic prayers (namaz) on their campuses.
India’s pro-life movement encourages large families in response to pro-abortion barbarity
(Rachel Schroeder. Life Site)
Catholic schools in India’s Trichur diocese give free education to the fourth and following children of every family, and one of the Catholic hospitals provides free birth care to the fourth and following children of every family.
SAVARIMUTHU IGNACIMUTHU, SJ: A BIOLOGIST… AND MUCH MORE
(Jesuits Global).
Wherever they have been sent in the world, Jesuits have made important contributions not only in pastoral ministry and education, but also in the scientific disciplines.
Vailankanni, il Santuario indiano dove tutti sperimentano la maternità di Maria
(Agenzia Fides).
L’India si prepara a festeggiare Nostra Signora della Salute, venerata nel Santuario di Vailankanni, situato nella stato del Tamil Nadu. Ogni anno questo luogo è visitato da milioni di pellegrini, la metà dei quali non è cristiana. In onore della Vergine Maria, che qui apparve nel XVI secolo, si celebra una grande festa che dura ben nove giorni: dal 29 agosto fino all’8 settembre.
India, a Vailankanni non c’è sincretismo ma una Madre che accoglie tutti
(Vatican News Staff)
Lettera del prefetto del Dicastero per la Dottrina della Fede in vista della festa della Madonna della Salute nello Stato di Tamil Nadu: tanti i frutti spirituali di cui beneficiano i pellegrini, anche tra i non cristiani. A quelli che non possono ricevere i sacramenti non si nega la consolazione della Madre di Gesù. L’apprezzamento del Papa per questo luogo di fede.
(Nirmala Carvalho. Crux)
A Christian organization in India is against a plan by the state government in Uttar Pradesh to increase the penalties for “unlawful conversion.”
A Christian organization in India is against a plan by the state government in Uttar Pradesh to increase the penalties for “unlawful conversion.”
Catholic school in India attacked by Hindu nationalists
(Nirmala Carvalho, Crux)
A group of around 50 Hindu nationalists forced their way into a Catholic school in Madhya Pradesh state in India on July 27.