Indian Catholic Forum envisions deep reforms
Lay Catholics at a recent discernment meet have called for sweeping reforms, including the ordination of women and married persons.
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Catholic women urge Church to rethink family teaching
Catholic Women’s Council urges Church to confront abuse, inequality and exclusion while rethinking its approach to marriage and family life.
Catholic declaration says unborn child deserves full constitutional protection
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has urged the Supreme Court to reject a proposed termination of a 30-week pregnancy involving minors, calling the unborn child “fully viable” and describing abortion at that stage as “an act of homicide.”
Latin bishops issue guidelines for livestreamed Mass
New norms seek to safeguard dignity of the liturgy in online broadcasts while urging Catholics
Latin bishops chart a new way of being Church in India
The Latin-rite bishops of India have outlined a National Pastoral Plan aimed at renewing Church life through small Christian communities, deeper catechesis, meaningful liturgy, and greater lay participation in faith and service.
Indian bishops see promise and risks in artificial intelligence
Catholic Church calls for ethical use of digital technologies and education in responsible AI practices, asks government to regulate development.
Indian Latin Catholic bishops urge telling story of Jesus in local context
Bishops say faith witness must shape education, healthcare and social uplift, while defending human dignity, peace and care for the vulnerable, according to Conference of Catholic Bishops of India.
Church in India Urges Catholics to Become Fully Indian and Fully Christian
Cardinal Oswald Gracias, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, urged Catholics to