New bi-ritual norms balance pastoral care and liturgical fidelity
India’s Latin Catholic bishops issued bi-ritual guidelines ensuring priests meet pastoral needs while remaining faithful to their own liturgical traditions.
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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.
‘Magnifica Humanitas’ released for Indian readers
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Religious, clergy warned against social media excesses
Indian Latin Catholic bishops directed clergy and religious to use social media responsibly, warning against self-promotion, offensive content and undignified behaviour, while calling for digital engagement that reflects “the mind and heart of Christ” and communion with the Church.
New catechetical directory strengthens faith formation in India
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New book sets framework for Church’s digital outreach in India
Publication offers strategic pastoral framework and practical guidelines to help Catholic communicators in India engage responsibly, creatively and credibly across rapidly evolving digital platforms.
Pope Leo XIV’s peace appeal gains support from India’s Catholic bishops
CCBI warns of grave humanitarian consequences as violence escalates, endorsing Pope Leo XIV’s appeal for
Indian cardinal joins Vatican communications dicastery
CCBI says appointment of Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão marks a significant moment for India’s Catholics
Latin bishops issue guidelines for livestreamed Mass
New norms seek to safeguard dignity of the liturgy in online broadcasts while urging Catholics
Indian Latin bishops call for prayer and fasting for peace in the Middle East
Catholics across India urged to pray the Rosary for a week and observe Lenten fasting
Revised Konkani Missal launched after 16 years of work
New dual-script edition aims to deepen worship by enabling fuller participation in the Eucharist in
Indian bishops honour French missionary scholar for lifetime of biblical service
CCBI recognises Fr. Lucien Legrand for decades of teaching and scholarship that shaped generations of
Pope urges Indian Latin bishops to build unity and heal divisions
Leo tells CCBI assembly Church must be living sign of Christian love that breaks down
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
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,