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Exactly five years ago, on 5 July 2021, Jesuit Father Stan Swamy was murdered. He was killed because he refused to kow-tow to a brutal,
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Fr. M. Titus Mohan – Every year on July 3, Christians in India and across the world remember St. Thomas the Apostle. For many, it
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One thing I’ve noticed is that sometimes when someone stops coming to church or misses church, our first reaction is to ask, “Why didn’t you
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For most Indians, 22 June 2026 was an ordinary Monday. In the offices of the Ministry of Home Affairs, however, it was the day a
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Still Arguing, Still Together They didn’t particularly get along. That is worth saying plainly before we start polishing them into stained glass. Peter and Paul
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By Lavoisier Fernandes – “The world is a global village” has become one of the most familiar metaphors of describing modern existence. Although coined by
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Subhasis Chattopadhyay Ph.D. – Writing should be elegant, free from bombast and crisp. There should hardly be any repetition of big words. No matter
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Verghese V Joseph – Bengaluru: In a ceremony marked by heartfelt tributes and faith-filled memories, the Federation of Konkani Catholic Associations (FKCA) presented Archbishop Emeritus
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Arriving in Castel Gandolfo, just southeast of Rome, Pope Leo XIV briefly appeared at the balcony of the Apostolic Palace to greet the faithful gathered in Piazza della Libertà. He thanked them for their warm welcome and reaffirmed the importance of coming together as brothers and sisters.
In a letter to the Bishop of Lodi, Italy, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on the occasion of the 27th Columbanus Day, Pope Leo emphasizes that only God's mercy can fill hearts with genuine solidarity and "enable enemies to extend a hand to one another." He also recalls his recent pastoral visit to the Lodi area and his tribute to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini.
Pope Leo XIV sends a video-message for the conclusion of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the United States and encourages the participants to draw from the Eucharist a source of renewal and unity.
The Prefecture of the Papal Household announces that, beginning on the afternoon of Sunday, July 5, the Pope will stay in the town of Castel Gandolfo until July 27 and that all audiences are suspended in this time period.