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In the 1970s, Christians in Arunachal Pradesh watched their churches burn while officials insisted nothing had happened. As a 1978 law wakes from its long
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By Verghese V Joseph – In an age of stents, ventilators, artificial valves and intensive-care algorithms, the word “miracle” is usually used loosely—as a compliment
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# chhotebhai – Oliver Twist, a character in Charles Dickens’ novel of 1838, by the same name, made an impassioned plea to Mr. Bumble: “Please
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Every year, on 2 November, the Catholic Church remembers the faithful departed through the celebration of All Souls’ Day. Although we pray for the dead
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Introduction: Remembering Our Departed Loved Ones November is traditionally a month dedicated to remembering our departed loved ones. During this month, many visit cemeteries, pray
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By Fr. Antony Christy, SDB – Solemnity of All Saints: November 1, 2026 Revelation 7: 2-4,9-14; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5: 1-12a O when the
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The Statue Problem Most of us picture saints as plaster figures: eyes lifted, hands folded, faces calm in a way no real face ever is.
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(A corollary to “Synodality is not an Optional Extra”) # chhotebhai – The Indian Catholic Forum (ICF) previously gave a synopsis of the papers presented
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Presiding at Mass for around 500,000 people in Chiclayo, Pope Leo XIV says all Christians are missionary disciples, insisting that no baptized person “can be indifferent to the task of evanglization, given that it is the Church’s essential mission, her deepest vocation, and her very reason for being.”
European governments are seeking a greater role in U.S.-brokered peace negotiations as Washington prepares for expected talks with Moscow in China. The diplomatic efforts come amid continuing deadly attacks in Russia and Ukraine.
The U.N. nuclear watchdog says it is increasingly concerned about Iran refusing access to a suspected underground uranium facility.
Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful gathered outside the Apostolic Nunciature in Lima, thanks God for the blessings received and looks ahead to his visit to the city of Chiclayo, where he was bishop for several years.