For the values of sport
Pope Leo: Pray “for the values of sports” so we “discover in sport a universal language that brings cultures together.”
Month: June 2026
Bishops announce prayer day in India amid foreign funding concerns
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India sets June 28 nationwide prayer and civic engagement amid concerns over legislation affecting Church ministries.
Malankara bishops urge laity to strengthen Church mission
Syro Malankara bishops call on lay Catholics to deepen thier faith, evangelize society, defend human dignity and witness Gospel values.
Verapoly opens faith formation year with focus on peace, Scripture
Verapoly Archdiocese launches Faith Formation Year, to promote peace, study Scripture, practice charity, stewardship inspired by St. Francis of Assisi.
Church in Delhi boosts coaching for university exams, civil service
Archdiocese of Delhi is increasing educational support and coaching for students seeking careers in public service and university entrance examinations.
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Cardinal Ferrao pays tribute to late Visakhapatnam archbishop [Video]
India’s Latin-rite bishops’ conference president pays tribute to Archbishop Prakash Mallavarapu, recalling his contributions to the Catholic Church in India.
Vellore bishop calls for healing amid social divisions
Bishop Ambrose Pitchaimuthu’s pastoral message for Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus urges Catholics to embrace healing, mercy and service.
‘Magnifica Humanitas’ released for Indian readers
India Latin bishops release Pope Leo XIV’s AI encyclical, highlighting human dignity, ethical responsibility and technology serving the common good.
Tamil Nadu housing project offers dignity to the very poor
Catholic bishops bring hope and stability, lifting vulnerable families with compassion, justice, and the promise of an inclusive community life.
Volunteers lead grassroots movement for cancer prevention awareness
Caritas India’s Ashakiranam campaign promotes cancer awareness, prevention, volunteer mobilisation and community support to build healthier, cancer-resilient communities across Kerala.
Tamil Nadu bishops welcome new Catholic chief minister
Tamil Nadu bishops congratulate C. Joseph Vijay, urging inclusive governance, social justice, educational advancement, youth development, equality and religious harmony.
Visakhapatnam mourns death of humble shepherd and scholar
Archbishop Prakash Mallavarapu dies at 77, is remembered for humble pastoral leadership, church growth, national service and decades of ministry.
Indian bishops welcome woman leading Vatican communications
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India welcomes Maria Montserrat Alvarado’s Vatican appointment, highlighting women’s leadership, digital evangelisation and emerging AI challenges.
Syro Malabar Catholics told to use official community name
Thamarassery Diocese urges schools to record eligible faithful listed as “Syro Malabar Syrian Catholic” to access government benefits and reservations.
Thousand-day Bible reading initiative encourages families and students
Thamarassery Diocese programme encourages Catholic students’ daily Scripture reading, stronger parental involvement and deeper faith formation rooted in God’s word.