Mandatory wire transfers, GST compliance set for grants
Cuddapah Diocese mandates strict compliance with Foreign Contribution Regulation Act rules and guidelines for all beneficiaries receiving foreign project funds.
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Bangalore Church seeks inquiry into three forest shootings
Bangalore Archdiocese seeks independent judicial inquiry into three deaths after Forest Department personnel shot three men in Cauvery Wildlife Division.
Calcutta archbishop joins Vatican dicastery for evangelization mission
Pope Leo appoints Calcutta Archbishop Elias Frank to the Vatican evangelization dicastery, advancing India’s role in the universal Church’s mission.
Bishop links true independence with diversity, dignity for all
Bishop Lumen Monteiro of Agartala in his Independence Day message urges Indians to embrace diversity, dignity, unity and responsible citizenship.
Pope appoints Arunachal bishop to international catechesis council
Pope Leo appoints Miao Bishop George Pallipparambil to Vatican’s International Council for Catechesis, highlighting his missionary experience among indigenous communities.
Bombay Archdiocese warns Maharashtra religion law threatens minority rights
Bombay Archdiocese warns Maharashtra’s new religion law could enable arbitrary harassment of religious minorities despite supporting action against forced conversions.
Church shifts Assam flood appeal from relief to rehabilitation
Dibrugarh Diocese seeks urgent support to rebuild homes, restore livelihoods and help Assam flood survivors recover dignity after widespread devastation.
Education should form conscience, not merely transmit information
Sivagangai Bishop Lourdu Anandam urged educators to form conscience, warning digital culture weakens resilience, critical thinking, responsibility and authentic relationships.
Salem bishop stresses conscience in Mass intention guidelines
Salem Bishop Arulselvam Rayappan issues Mass intention guidelines, stressing conscience, canonical obligations, auditing requirements and proper handling of surplus intentions.
Catholics urged to examine conscience, reject hypocrisy and compromise
Patna archbishop urges Catholics to examine conscience, reject hypocrisy, embrace authentic conversion and renew faithful Christian witness through integrity daily.
Nagpur Archdiocese advances eight-year pastoral plan through 2030
A synod-inspired roadmap is guiding faith formation, education, social development, community engagement across Nagpur Archdiocese through 2030 and future generations.
Madurai archbishop explains pallium as ministry of communion and service
Archbishop Antonysamy Savarimuthu of Madurai says the pallium signifies humble service, communion with Rome, and unity among neighbouring dioceses together.
Gray hair a crown of glory, bishop reminds world
Bishop Ambrose Puthenveettil of Kottapuram says paths of faith, firm sacrifices, and timeless knowledge that surpasses ChatGPT still remain today.
Sacred Heart devotion shapes Kerala’s Christian family life
“Devotion to the Sacred Heart is not merely an ordinary devotional practice; it is a spiritual path that leads humanity.”
Bombay bishop urges accountability after Delhi protest crackdown
Bombay Auxiliary Bishop Savio Fernandes urged an independent inquiry, accountability and dialogue after Delhi protest violence raised democratic concerns nationwide.