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.
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Nun who championed women’s leadership in Church dies
Indian nun promoted gender justice and women’s leadership through the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, inspiring thousands through advocacy, seminars and grassroots initiatives that strengthened women’s participation in Church and society.
Catholic labour group elects leaders, urges worker organisation
Catholic bishops’ official Workers India Federation elected new office bearers for 2026-2028 during its annual meeting in Bengaluru, with church leaders calling for a stronger network of unorganised workers, particularly migrants, domestic workers and agricultural labourers across India.
Church legal cell expands campaign against foreign funding rules
Catholic bishops in India warned that proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act could severely affect charitable and religious institutions working among poor communities, prompting nationwide consultations, media outreach and legal advocacy efforts.
Indian Churches launch national ecumenical federation
National Federation of Churches in India aims to unite Christian denominations across India, respond collectively to attacks and legal challenges, and strengthen cooperation among bishops and Church leaders nationwide.
Indian Catholic women seek urgent halt to Middle East violence
Faith-based resolution calls for civilian protection, humanitarian access and renewed diplomacy, while pledging prayer, fasting
Prison Ministry India Urges Public to Join Effort to Transform Lives Behind Bars
Catholic voluntary organisation appeals for collaboration to turn prisons into places of prayer, purpose and