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Archdiocese in Kerala, India, refuses to follow decree from Syro-Malabar Major Archbishop
MUMBAI, India – Tensions are continuing to rise within the Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church in Kerala, India, as...
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Two priests attacked in parish robbery in Odisha, India
MUMBAI, India – A group of 15 attacked a Catholic parish in Odisha, India, on June 15, injuring two priests....
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Japanese archbishop speaks about environmental issues at Caritas meeting
MUMBAI, India – Climate change, deforestation, pollution, and loss of biodiversity is a “stark reminder of the urgent need for...
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Jimmy Lai biographer: Trial is a ‘sham,’ but faith gives him ‘strength’
“I think there’s no case to offer,” he added. “But of course, I’m not a national security law judge in...
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Syro-Malabar synod in India threated to excommunicate priests who defy change to Mass
MUMBAI, India – Syro-Malabar Church leaders in India are threatening to excommunicate priests who do not comply with facing the...
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Catholic charity says Bangladesh can’t support Rohingya refugees on its own
MUMBAI, India – A leading Catholic aid agency says the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are “forgotten.” Caritas Internationalis General-Secretary Alistair...
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Archbishop warns of religious freedom erosion in Australia, calls Catholics to be ‘saints for our time’
“Snatching the land, building, staff, and operations of a Catholic hospital was really just fast-tracking the same end to which...
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Sri Lanka bishops deny support for extending attorney general’s mandate
MUMBAI, India – Sri Lanka’s reported plans to extend the mandate of its attorney general was not made after a...
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Catholics in India pray for priests on Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
MUMBAI, India – On the feast day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Archdiocese of Bombay celebrated World Day...
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Cardinal says Catholic Church won’t take mine deals in Indonesia
MUMBAI, India – A Catholic cardinal says the Church will not take advantage of a new law in Indonesia allowing...
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