Catholic union demands inquiry into police crackdown on protests
All India Catholic Union demands detainees’ immediate release, independent inquiry into police conduct and restoration of citizens’ peaceful assembly rights.
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Lay group says officials violating democratic norms threaten nation
The Kerala Catholic Federation officially warns high constitutional positions behaving against democratic principles constitute a direct threat to national sovereignty.
France’s faith revival
France sees faith resurgence as Pope Leo XIV’s visit highlights 21,000 catechumens in 2026, underscoring dramatic rise in youth baptisms.
Lay Catholic federation pledges support to Indian bishops
Newly elected National President of the All India Catholic Union, A. Chinnappan, has placed the federation at the bishops’ service.
Syro Malabar Synod calls for unity, missionary renewal despite challenges
The Synod identified demographic decline, weakening ecclesial spirit, youth disengagement and insufficient presence in mainstream society as major challenges today.
Nagpur Archdiocese seeks new culture of working, governing
Nagpur Archdiocese is reshaping its pastoral work around collaboration, community leadership, training, inclusion and people-led development for future through 2030.
Guwahati pastoral plan sets 10 priorities for mission
Guwahati Archdiocese’s pastoral plan sets 10 priorities, focusing on evangelization, families, social service, health, women, youth, education, ecumenism and media.
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.
Kerala bishops urge youth to defend faith, justice, creation
Kerala bishops urged Catholic youth to embrace Church teaching, justice, creation care and reject addiction while strengthening parish participation worldwide.
Archbishop calls parishes to confront Kerala’s growing drug menace
Kerala’s drug crisis is spreading rapidly among students, prompting Archbishop Thomas Tharayil of Changanacherry to mandate parishes ensure awareness, treatment.
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.
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.
Syro Malabar Church must help youth hear God’s call
Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil urges families, parishes and faithful to nurture vocations through prayer, faith and encouragement for younger generations.
Caritas youth task force strengthens disaster and mental health response in Kerala
Young volunteers trained under a Caritas-supported project are emerging as first responders in landslide-prone districts,
Syro Malankara Church Calls Youth to Be Active Witnesses in Faith and Service
Marking Youth Day 2025, the Syro Malankara Catholic Church urges young people to take up