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19th May, 2012
Union Minister Releases Book on Dalit Plight
New Delhi (UCA News) A book highlighting the plight of dalits in the country was released in New Delhi yesterd....
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19th May, 2012
European Parliamentarians Protest Koodankulam Plant
London (The Hindu)   Some British and European lawmakers have protested against the Koodankulam Nuclear Powe....
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19th May, 2012
London Train Line now has its own Stations of the Cross
United Kingdom (UCA News) Something extraordinarily beautiful happened during Lent this year. An anonymous art....
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19th May, 2012
Pope: Caritas, Serving Those Most in Need
Vatican City (Vatican Radio)   During his Wednesday audience Pope Benedict XVI had a very special greeting....
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19th May, 2012
Pope: Eastern Churches Embody "Spiritual Richness"
Rome (Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict XVI met with the final group of bishops from the United States coming to ....
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18th May, 2012
Nun Made Member of Rajasthan Minorities Panel
(The Hindu) In a first perhaps in the whole of North India, the Rajasthan Government has nominated a Catholi....
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18th May, 2012
Indian Exorcist's Funeral on Saturday
New Delhi (UCA News) The funeral of Fr Rufus Pereira, world renowned exorcist, will take place in Mumbai May....
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16th May, 2012
President Asks Media to Highlight Social Issues
New Delhi: (UCA News)    The media should speak out more on social issues and create awareness on eradi....
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15th May, 2012
Varghese Chakkalakal Appointed Bishop of Calicut
New Delhi (CBCI News) Bishop Varghese Chakkalakal, Bishop of Kannur,  has been appointed Bishop of Calicu....
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15th May, 2012
Rome’s First March for Life Exceeds All Expectations
Vatican City (National Catholic Register) Rome’s inaugural March for Life May 13 “exceeded all expectations,” ....
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15th May, 2012
Bishops Appoint New Spokesperson
New Delhi (UCA News)   The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has appointed Fr. Dominic D’Abreo ....
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15th May, 2012
Northeast India Reaches Out to Myanmar
Guwahati (UCA News) As Myanmar emerges as a more democratic neighbor, civil societies in northeastern India ca....
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15th May, 2012
Seminar on Participative Leadership Held
Dibrugarh (CBCI News) A seminar on “Good Governance, Law and Equal Discipleship for participative Leadership” ....
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11th May, 2012
Pierre Babin, a "Giant" in Catholic Communication, Dies
Lyon (SIGNIS) Pierre Babin is no longer with us. The Founder of CREC and pioneer of the "Symbolic Way&quo....
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9th May, 2012
Delhi Archdiocesan Social Wing ‘Chetanalaya’ Wins Award
New Delhi (CBCI News)     The Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) has conferred ‘Chetanalay....
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9th May, 2012
Award for Church Historian Prof. Menachery
Thrissur (Press Trust of India)    Prof George Menachery, considered an authority on Christianity in In....
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9th May, 2012
Andhra Pradesh Church Celebrates Mission Congress
Vijayawada (CBCI News) Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, the Vatican Ambassador to India and Nepal, inaugurated....
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9th May, 2012
Pope Urges US Centers of Higher Education to Comply with Church Teachings
Vatican City (CNS)  Pope Benedict XVI called on America’s Catholic colleges and universities to reaffirm ....
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9th May, 2012
Palai Diocese Celebrated Mission Year and Honours Missionaries
New Delhi (CBCI News/Vatican Radio)  More than 6,000 Indian priests and nuns working in 100 countries att....
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8th May, 2012
Lay Martyr Devsagayam Pillai’s 300th Birth Anniversary Observed
Kottar (UCA News) April 23 marks the 300th birth anniversary of Devsagayam Pillai, a Catholic convert from Hin....
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8th May, 2012
Jesuits Completes 60 Years of Service in Nepal
New Delhi  (SJWEB) The 60 years of Jesuit presence in Nepal was commemorated at St. Xavier's School, Jawa....
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7th May, 2012
Fr Ronnie Prabhu SJ Appointed PRO of Bangalore Archdiocese
Mangalore (Karnataka Sandesha) Fr Ronnie Prabhu SJ has been appointed the PRO of the Bangalore Archdiocese. Ha....
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7th May, 2012
Charismatic Leader and Exorcist Priest’s Death Mourned
Mumbai (UCA News) Fr. Rufus Pereira, a world renowned exorcist, died of cardiac arrest, just four days before ....
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7th May, 2012
A Billion Videos for the New Evangelization
(Romereports.com) Right after finishing college, Seth Demoor decided to take on a special type of journey. On ....
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7th May, 2012
Government to Redefine ‘Minority’ Status for Schools
Bangalore (Deccan Herald) With a surge in the number of private unaided educational institutions seeking the m....
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4th May, 2012
Archbishop Kuriakose Bharangikulangara’s Episcopal Ordination to be Held
New Delhi (CBCI News)   The episcopal ordination and installation ceremony of Mar Kuriakose Bharanikulangara....
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4th May, 2012
Culture must rediscover the dynamism of Transcendence: Benedict XVI
Vatican City (VIS) On the occasion of the golden jubilee of  the "Agostino Gemelli" Faculty of ....
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3rd May, 2012
Love of Christ Urges On
The following is a homily preached by Fr Victor D’Souza, Vicar General of Delhi Archdiocese,  at Yusuf  S....
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2nd May, 2012
Fr. George Plathottam sdb Appointed Director of NISCORT
New Delhi (CBCI News)  The CBCI Standing Committee which met in Bangalore, April 25-27,  has appoi....
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2nd May, 2012
Workshop for Website Administrator Held
Bijnor (CBCI News)    A three-day workshop for the diocesan web administrators was held at Ujala Pastor....
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30th April, 2012
Caritas Bids Farewell to Outgoing Chairman and Executive Director; Welcomes New Leaders
New Delhi (CBCI News) April 30 was an occasion of great significance for Caritas India as it commemorated th....
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30th April, 2012
Karnataka Governor Assures Christians Safety
Bangalore (Persecution.in) The Karnataka governor has assured Christians in the southern Indian state that the....
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30th April, 2012
Philanthropist Catholic Layman Builds Church
Bangalore (Daijiworld.com) The ever-growing and generous support to various communities by philanthropist Rona....
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30th April, 2012
New Cathedral Attracts Thousands
Bijnor (CBCI News) The feast of St Joseph was celebrated at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Bijnor, April 27-29. ....
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30th April, 2012
Missionary Congress in Kerala: The Paths of Evangelization
Palai (Agenzia Fides) Bringing the gospel in culture, society, witnessing Christ in the Indian nation: this wi....
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30th April, 2012
Holy See Condemns Church Attacks in Africa
Vatican City (News.va)   The head of the Holy Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, SJ, condemned Sunday’s....
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28th April, 2012
This Sunday Is 'Pray for Vocations Day'
Vatican City (Zenit.org) This Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, the Church will celebrate the 49th World Da....
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28th April, 2012
India: The Country With the Highest Number of Child Workers: 12.6 million
New Delhi (Agenzia Fides) Most of the working children around the world are in India. According to the Interna....
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28th April, 2012
Civil Society: "We Need a Good Law Against Religious Violence"
New Delhi (Agenzia Fides) We urgently need a good law against religious and inter-communal violence in India, ....
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28th April, 2012
National Seminar on Christian Art, Communication and Faith Formation in India
The leading Christian artists in India under the initiative of this Office has established a National Forum of Indi....
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25th April, 2012
Pope Benedict's Wish List
(Vatican Radio)   “Each year the wish list gets longer and longer..its' really a wonderful opportunity for t....
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25th April, 2012
Caritas International Appeals to Sudan and South Sudan to Step Back From War
(Vatican Radio) Caritas International is appealing to leaders of Sudan and of South Sudan to step away from th....
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25th April, 2012
Cardinal Vegliò's Opening Address at Tourism Conference
CANCUN, Mexico, (Zenit.org) Here is a translation of the address given by Cardinal Antonio Maria Vegliò, presi....
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25th April, 2012
Archbishop-Host of Youth Day '13 Invites Openness, Joy in Preparations
Rome (Zenit.org) The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro says the youth of Brazil are energetically preparing for the....
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25th April, 2012
Proclaiming the Gospel Through Broadcasting
Rome (Zenit.org) A growing number of people from around the world are receiving the invitation to rediscover t....
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24th April, 2012
Pope denounces human trafficking linked to tourism
New Delhi (CBCI News) Pope Benedict XVI sent amessage to those taking part in the VII World Congress on Pastoral ....
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24th April, 2012
April 25: World Malaria Day
New Delhi (CBCI News)   April 25 is being observed as the World Malaria Day. The day is set aside to create ....
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23rd April, 2012
Catholic Women Convention Held
Imphal (CBCI News) The Manipur Catholic Woman Organization(MCWO) held its first ever convention for its memb....
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23rd April, 2012
New Evangelization in the Indian Context
(The following is the text of the keynote address  of Major Archbishop Catholicos of the Syro Malanakara Churc....
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23rd April, 2012
Indian Archbishop Speaks of US Duty to Defend Global Religious Liberty
Washington D.C (Vatican Radio) Indian Archbishop Francis A. Chullikatt warned that although the West has not y....
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23rd April, 2012
Pope Appoints 19 New Cardinals as Members of Vatican Dicasteries
Vatican City (Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday nominated 19 of the 22 new cardinals he created o....
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22nd April, 2012
Indian Parliamentary Delegation Urges Sri Lanka Resettle Displaced
Sri Lanka (Vatican Radio) An Indian parliamentary delegation, currently on a six-day visit to northern Sri Lan....
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22nd April, 2012
7th World Congress on the Pastoral Care of Tourism
Mexico (Vatican Radio) The Catholic Church’s 7th World Congress on the Pastoral Care of Tourism is kicking off....
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20th April, 2012
Fr Soosai Arokiasamy SJ Passes Away
New Delhi (CBCI News) Leading Jesuit theologian and professor Fr. Soosai Arokiasamy SJ (75) passed away on Apr....
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20th April, 2012
Five New Priests Ordained for Mangalore
Mangalore  5 Deacons for the Diocese of Mangalore were ordained priests on April 18 by Bishop Aloysius D’....
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20th April, 2012
Statement of the CRI Mission Congress 2012
“LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BRIGHTER!” CRI Mission Congress 2012 Dharmaram College, Bangalore Having received the ....
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19th April, 2012
7th Anniversary of the Pontificate of Benedict XVI Celebrated
New Delhi (CBCI News) The 7th anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI was celebrated here by the V....
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19th April, 2012
Institutions should proclaim Gospel, Mission Congress
Bangalore (UCA News) Catholic priests have warned against “secularization and institutionalization’’ adversely....
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19th April, 2012
Nine New Priests Ordained for Vijayawada
Vijayawada (CBCI News) Bishop Prakash Mallavarapu ordained nine deacons as priests on April 18 in Vijayawada....
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19th April, 2012
YOUCAT Becomes World's Best-selling Catholic Book
Rome  (Vatican Radio)  The young people's catechism of the Catholic Church, titled YOUCAT, has reach....
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19th April, 2012
Church Communications Seminar Concludes
Rome  The 8th international seminar on Church Communication Offices,  titled “Faces, People Stories,....
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19th April, 2012
Pope’s Day Being Observed
New Delhi (CBCI News)  Vatican Nunciature in New Delhi is organising a two-day celebration to mark the 7t....
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18th April, 2012
Requiem Mass Celebrated for Fr. Jacob Srampickal SJ
New Delhi (CBCI News) A Holy Mass for the repose of the soul of Fr. Jacob Srampickal SJ was held at Sacred Heart C....
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17th April, 2012
Training Programme Held on Human Rights
New Delhi (CBCI News)  The CBCI Office for Justice, Peace and Development organized a two-day training pr....
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15th April, 2012
The Untold Story of the Titanic’s Catholic Priest Who Went Down Hearing Confessions
Amidst all the tales of chivalry from the Titanic disaster there is one that’s not often told. It is that of Fr. Th....
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15th April, 2012
Jesuit Communication Guru Dies
Kolkata (UCA News) Jesuit Father Jacob Srampickal, head of the department of Communication Studies and profess....
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15th April, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI Celebrates 85th Birthday
Rome (News.va)  85 years of age and 7 years as Pope. When, already advanced in age, Card. Joseph Ratzing....
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15th April, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI – a Brief Biographical Note
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, was born at Marktl am Inn, Diocese of Passau (Germany) on 16 April 19....
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14th April, 2012
Fr. Jacob Srampickal SJ Passes Away
Fr. Jacob Srampickal SJ passed away, April 14 in Austria. He had become critically ill  and was hospitali....
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13th April, 2012
The Supreme Court of India upholds the RTE Act 2009
New Delhi (CBCI News) The Supreme Court of India on Thursday 12th April 2012 gave a landmark judgement upholding th....
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11th April, 2012
Priest Beaten, Insulted and Threatened with Death
Bhubaneshwar (AsiaNews)  "They tried to kill me. They beat me, insulted me, and threatened to kill me,&qu....
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9th April, 2012
Five Schools Lose Recognition Over Good Friday Classes
KOTDWAR, Uttarakhand (SAR NEWS) -- Five schools at Gopeshwar in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand State face de-recog....
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9th April, 2012
Pope: Easter enlightenment
“Light makes life possible. It makes encounter possible. It makes communication possible. It makes knowledge, acces....
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9th April, 2012
Homily of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Easter Vigil Holy Saturday, 7 April 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Easter is the feast of the new creation. Jesus is risen and dies no more. He has op....
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9th April, 2012
Easter Sunday attack near Nigerian church kills at least 20
Postmedia News Residents watch a smouldering wheel barrow and scorched personal effects on Junction Road in ....
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9th April, 2012
Communal clashes in Hyderabad, curfew clamped
Hyderabad:   Curfew was clamped Sunday in some parts of Hyderabad’s walled city after five persons were in....
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5th April, 2012
Good Friday and Easter Sunday Telecast Information
The Vatican has been telecasting live worldwide the Papal ceremonies on Good Friday and Easter Sunday every year. T....
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5th April, 2012
Salesians Erect 11th Province in India
New Delhi (CBCI News) The Superior Genreal of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Rev. Fr. Pascual Chavez, has erected....
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5th April, 2012
Fr VM Thomas Appointed Salesian Provincial of Guwahati
Guwahati (CBCI News) Fr. V. M. Thomas Vattathara sdb has been appointed the Salesian Provincial of Guwahati by....
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3rd April, 2012
Workshop for Diocesan Website Administrators Held
Pune (CBCI News): The third workshops for the Diocesan Website Administrators conducted by the CBCI Office for....
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3rd April, 2012
Pope Proposes St. Clare as Model for Today's Youth
Vatican City (Zenit.org): On the occasion of the Claretian Year, Pope Benedict XVI sent a special message to B....
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3rd April, 2012
Pontifical Council Sponsors Communications Seminars for Bishops
(Vatican Radio): The Pontifical Council for Social Communications is sponsoring a series of seminars together ....
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3rd April, 2012
Myanmar - The Bishops: Elections and Pluralism, "Beginning of a New Era of Peace"
Yangon (Fides): The result of the elections, although not yet official, "is a new beginning for the count....
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3rd April, 2012
Lasting Legacy of Blessed Karol Wojtyla
(Vatican Radio)   April 2 marked the seventh anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II. Well-known Vatic....
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3rd April, 2012
Two Churches in Manipur Ordered Closure
New Delhi (CBCI News):  The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, Manipur,  has sum....
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3rd April, 2012
National Seminar on New Media and Formation to be Held
New Delhi (CBCI News): The CBCI Office for Social Communications is organising a national seminar for students....
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3rd April, 2012
Pope Begins Holy Week With Palm Sunday Mass and Good News for Church in Cuba
Vatican City (Vatican Radio): Palm Sunday is “the great doorway leading into Holy Week,” Pope Benedict XVI sai....
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3rd April, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI’s Holy Week Schedule
Vatican City (News.va): The Vatican released the full schedule of liturgical events at which Pope Benedict XVI....
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28th March, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI Arrives in Cuba
Pope Benedict XVI Arrivesin CubaSantiago de Cuba (Fides) "Standing here among you, I cannot but recall th....
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28th March, 2012
Every Day a Thousand People Die of Tuberculosis: Every Second a Person is Infected Worldwide
Ranchi (Fides) A third of the world's population is currently infected with tuberculosis and every second and ....
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28th March, 2012
Pakistani Government Rewards Catholic Priest and Nun
Karachi (UCA News) More than 600 people gathered in Karachi for a special Mass on Sunday to congratulate a Cat....
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26th March, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI Begins His Twenty-Third Apostolic Trip Under the Sign of Hope
Vatican City (VIS):   Pope Benedict XVI began his twenty-third apostolic trip abroad, which is taking him to....
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26th March, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI Arrives in Cuba
Vatican City (VIS):   Pope Benedict XVI Arrived in Mexico on March 23 where he was greeted by Felipe Caldero....
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26th March, 2012
The Justice and Peace Office of the CBCI Honours Memory of Mgr. Oscar Romero
New Delhi (CBCI News): The CBCI Office of Justice and Peace, along with the Embassy of The Republic of El Salv....
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26th March, 2012
Marathon Bible Reading Held
Nagaland (CBCI News): A Marathon Bible Reading was held from March 20-25 at St. Xavier’s Church, Meluri. Paris....
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26th March, 2012
Catholic Hockey Legend Elected to Parliament Unopposed
Orissa (UCA News): Dilip Kumar Tirkey, a Catholic who captained the Indian hockey team for seven years, was el....
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23rd March, 2012
Sister Disciples Organise Lenten Pilgrimage of Faith
Guwahati  (CBCI News): The Sister Disciples of the Divine Master (PDDM) is organizing a 40-hour Eucharist....
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23rd March, 2012
For Christians, The Sun is Rising in The East
(National Post) On Monday night, I was honoured to host the senior Catholic prelate from India, Cardinal Oswal....
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19th March, 2012
Prison Ministry India Plans Intensive Training
New Delhi  (AsiaNews): Prison Ministry India, a national voluntary organisation recognised by the Catholi....
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17th March, 2012
Minorities, Blasphemy, Rights: The Work of Shahbaz Bhatti Officially Arrives in Europe
Rome (Fides) The "All Pakistan Minorities Alliance" (APMA), Association of Pakistani civil society, ....
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17th March, 2012
‘Sanitation’ Nun Rewarded
New Delhi (UCA News) Untiring efforts of a Catholic nun in Himachal Pradesh has helped people in rural areas o....
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14th March, 2012
Marathon Bible Reading to be Held
Kohima (CBCI News)  A Bible Reading Marathon is going to be held at St. Xavier’s Parish Church, Meluri, i....
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14th March, 2012
Nun Honored for Writing Letters
Indore (UCA News) Writing letters could be a hobby for some, but for Sr. Lima Varghese, it is a means of evang....
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14th March, 2012
SCCs an Answer to Threats from Sects: Bishop
Kolkata (UCA News)  The best way to meet the challenges from neo-Christian sects is to promote Small Chri....
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13th March, 2012
Educators Participate in Media Education Workshop
Dimapur (CBCI News) A day long workshop on Media and Education for 65 Principals, Headmasters, Teachers and Te....
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13th March, 2012
Suicide Car Bomber Detonates Explosives Outside Catholic Church in Central Nigeria; 10 Killed
JOS, Nigeria (Associated Press - The Canadian Press) A suicide car bomber attacked a Catholic church Sunday in....
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13th March, 2012
Calling for Freedom in Pakistan: Ecumenical, Interreligious Groups Draw Attention to Blasphemy Laws
Rome (Zenit.org) The anniversary of the death of Shahbaz Bhatti has given strength to voices calling for relig....
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13th March, 2012
Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury Together Celebrate the Feast of St. Gregory the Great
Vatican City (VIS) The Holy Father presided at Vespers in the Roman monastery of San Gregorio al Celio on Marc....
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13th March, 2012
Presentation of Pontifical Yearbook 2012
Vatican City (VIS) Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. and Archbishop Angelo Becciu, substitut....
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13th March, 2012
Holy See Participates in the World Water Forum
Vatican City (VIS)  The Holy See has sent a delegation to participate in the Sixth World Water Forum, bei....
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13th March, 2012
Indian Church Unfazed By Government Harassment for Anti-Nuclear Protests
Bangalore (National Catholic Register) A dispute over a nuclear power plant nearing completion in a southern I....
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13th March, 2012
Monsignor Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Saved President Hugo Chavez's Life in 2002
Delhi (CBCI News)   Monsignor Kuriakose Bharanikulangara, First Bishop of the newly created Faridabad dioces....
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12th March, 2012
A Unique Village Tour for Pastoral Personnel in Formation
Guwahati (CBCI News) A five-day missionary exposure programme for the young people in formation in the Arc....
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12th March, 2012
First National Assembly of National Association for Tribal and Folk Media Held
New Delhi (CBCI News): The first National Assembly of National Association for Tribal and Folk Media (NATFoM) ....
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12th March, 2012
North East India Media Training for Pastoral Leaders Held
Tezpur (CBCI News): The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) and Bosco Communications Dimapur hosted a ....
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9th March, 2012
PRESS STATEMENT: Archbishop Concessao Asks Government for Justice
PRESS STATEMENT Archbishop Concessao Asks Government for Justice New Delhi  Archbishop Vincent ....
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9th March, 2012
Religious Social Activists Celebrate 25 Years of Prophetic Commitment
Pune (CRI News) FORUM is an informal association of Religious women and men who are committed to live the Gosp....
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9th March, 2012
Tamil Nadu Prelates Plead PM to End Harassment
Tamil Nadu (Times of India) Catholic bishops in Tamil Nadu have expressed anguish over the government “witch h....
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9th March, 2012
Women's Rights and Development: A Commitment of Caritas India, Which Celebrates 50 Years
Bhopal (Agenzia Fides)  Emancipation of women, ensuring women rights and development in the social, econo....
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7th March, 2012
New Syro-Malabar Diocese Erected
Delhi (CBCI News)  Pope Benedict XVI erected the new Eparchy of Faridabad of the Syro-Malabars (India) on....
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7th March, 2012
National Seminar Examine the Mandate of the Press for Social Transformation
Mumbai (CBCI News)  Press in India—Mandate for Social Transformation was the theme of a national seminar ....
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7th March, 2012
The Bishops: Women of Religious Minorities "Doubly Discriminated"
Lahore (Agenzia Fides) The women belonging to minority religious communities are "doubly discriminated an....
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5th March, 2012
Bishop Binay Kandulna Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Khunti
Delhi (CBCI News) The Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples has appointed Bishop Binay Kandulna, Auxi....
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5th March, 2012
9th SIGNIS India National Assembly Held
Mumbai (CBCI News) SIGNIS India held their National Assembly in association with Tej-Prasarini, Don Bosco Comm....
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5th March, 2012
Education the Liberating Factor
New Delhi (CBCI News) The  CBCI Office of Education & Culture  held a meeting of the Regional Se....
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5th March, 2012
Cardinal consoles slain fishermen’s families
Kochi (First Post)   Cardinal George Alancherry, head of the Syro Malabar Church, has said he shared the gri....
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3rd March, 2012
Pakistan's Bishops Mark Year Since Bhatti's Murder
Rome (Zenit.org) A year after Shahbaz Bhatti’s assassination, initiatives are multiplying in Pakistan in his m....
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3rd March, 2012
Bishop Stephen M. Tiru dies
Bishop Stephen M. Tiru, Bishop of Khunti, passed away today, March 3. Bishop Tiru was born on December 1, 1937....
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2nd March, 2012
Marxist Minister lauds Church’s ‘Touch of love’
Agartala  According to Tripura’s Marxist Minister for Rural Development, Jitendra Choudhury, it is ‘the h....
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1st March, 2012
Gujarat Pogrom: Archbishop’s open letter to the nation
New Delhi On the occasion of the 10 anniversary of Gujarat pogrom 2002, Archbishop Vincent M Concessao, Archbi....
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1st March, 2012
Delhi meet demands justice for CV victims
New Delhi (www.ucanews.com) Leaders of various religions prayed for peace in India and demanded justice for vi....
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1st March, 2012
Soon to be Released Report Highlights Plight of Ethnic Chin Christians from Burma
Washington (PR Newswire):  In the soon to be released report Seeking Refuge: The Chin People in Mizoram S....
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1st March, 2012
BISCOM 8 on Social Media
Thailand:  The FABC-Office of Social Communication is conducting a five-day seminar-workshop on "Soc....
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29th February, 2012
Religious Men and Women Show Forth to the World That God Does Matter
Vijayawada (CBCI News)  “Through a multiplicity of charisms and the edifying fruits of your life you are ....
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29th February, 2012
Cardinal Alencherry to Return on Friday
Kochi (TNN) Cardinal Mar George Alencherry will return to Kochi on March 2, two weeks after his elevation to t....
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29th February, 2012
Indian Ecumenical Christian Delegation Visits Israel to Promote Pilgrimage
Israel (Daijiworld.com) Indian Christians’ delegation led by the Mumbai Archbishop and CBCI president and Fede....
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29th February, 2012
Preparing Evangelization Synod: Council Stresses Family's Role Seen as Solution to the 'Crisis in Transmitting the Faith'
Vatican City (Zenit.org)   The 12th Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops held....
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29th February, 2012
Seminarians Decide to Form Media Clubs
Kolkata(CBCI News) A  four-day training programme for Diocesan website Administrators have “helped the pa....
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29th February, 2012
Training for Diocesan Web Administrators Held
Kolkotta (CBCI News):  A  four-day training programme for Diocesan website Administrators have “helped t....
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29th February, 2012
Vatican Secret Archives on Display
Vatican City (VIS): An exhibition entitled "'Lux in Arcana' - the Vatican Secret Archives unveiled", org....
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28th February, 2012
Pope Asks for Prayers During Spiritual Exercises of the Curia
Vatican City (Zenit.org) At Sunday’s Angelus Pope Benedict XVI entrusted to the prayer of the Church the whole....
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28th February, 2012
Caritas Helps Train Border Guards
Rajshahi (UCAN) Caritas Sunday held a training session for the Border Guard Bangladesh to help strengthen thei....
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28th February, 2012
Fr. Jacob Srampickal To Head Media Training Institute
New Delhi (CBCI News) Fr. Jacob Srampickal has been appointed the new director of National Institute of Social....
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27th February, 2012
: ‘Sign and symbol of faith’
New Delhi  (UCAN)   Thousands of people, including those from different faiths, assembled at Sacred Hea....
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24th February, 2012
For the Year of Faith, the Catechism of the Catholic Church in Urdu
Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) The Church in Pakistan is preparing to publish the Catechism of the Catholic Church ....
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23rd February, 2012
Coadjutor Archbishop Thomas D’Souza Appointed Archbishop of Calcutta
New Delhi  (CBCI News) Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Lucas Sirkar SDB from....
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20th February, 2012
Caritas India’s Golden Jubilee
Guwahati (CBCI News) Caritas India, as a part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations, organized a workshop on ‘M....
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20th February, 2012
ICYM Elects New Office Bearers
New Delhi (CBCI News)  The National Council of the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) elected office b....
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20th February, 2012
India's Rag-pickers Inspire Recycling Charity
Chennai (BBC) Inspired by India's rag-pickers, an non-governmental organisation in the Indian city of Chenna....
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20th February, 2012
Two Church-run Community Radio Stations Bag National Awards
New Delhi (CBCI News)  Two church- run community radio stations, Radio Benziger and Radio Sarang have bag....
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20th February, 2012
Pope Seeks Prayers to Guide the Church with a Firm and Humble Hand
Rome (Irish Times) At the  traditional visite di calore (courtesy visit) in the Apostolic Palace and the ....
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18th February, 2012
India's George Alencherry among 22 new cardinals inducted by Pope
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY | Sat Feb 18, 2012  (Reuters) - Pope Benedict, putting his mark on h....
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18th February, 2012
NEW CARDINALS MUST LOVE GOD, THE CHURCH AND THEIR FELLOW MAN
Vatican City, 18 February 2012 (VIS) - In St. Peter's Basilica at 10.30 a.m. this morning, Benedict XVI celebrated ....
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18th February, 2012
TITULAR AND DIACONATE CHURCHES OF THE NEW CARDINALS
Vatican City, 18 February 2012 (VIS) - Following are the names of the twenty-two new cardinals created by Pope Bene....
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18th February, 2012
COMPOSITION OF THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS
Vatican City, 18 February 2012 (VIS) - With the creation of twenty-two new cardinals on Saturday’s  consistory....
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16th February, 2012
Cardinal Asks Priests to Bridge Rich-Poor Gap
Mumbai (UCAN)  The annual meeting of the Conference of the Diocesan Priests of India was held in Mumbai, ....
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16th February, 2012
Lay leader Asks Priests to Work for New Image
Mumbai (UCAN)  A lay leader, who credits priests for his return to the Catholic faith, wants the clergy t....
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16th February, 2012
Gospel on Small Screen
Varanasi (UCAN)  A Christian renewal program aired on television is attracting many viewers even as soap ....
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16th February, 2012
Major Archbishop Alencherry Leaves for Vatican
Kochi (Daijiworld) Cardinal-elect Major Archbishop George Alencherry left for the Vatican on February 16 for h....
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16th February, 2012
Death of Another "Mother Teresa" Mourned
Shillong (UCAN) Thousands of people are mourning the death of a Spanish nun, popularly known as the “Mother Te....
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14th February, 2012
Pope's Angelus Message: The Violence in Syria Must Stop
Vatican City (Romereports.com): During Sunday's Angelus, the Pope made a special call to authorities in Syria.....
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14th February, 2012
Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day? Bishops Have a Few Tips
(Romerports.com):   Few people know that Valentine's Day is actually linked to an Italian saint who was born....
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14th February, 2012
SC Stays Trial of Kandhamal Nun Rape Case
New Delhi (IBN Live): The trial of a case involving rape of a Christian nun allegedly by religious fanatics du....
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8th February, 2012
The Church’s Role for a Better India
  We, 161 Bishops, gathered at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, for the 30th....
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7th February, 2012
Cardinal Oswald Gracias re-elected as President of CBCI
Bangalore (Press Release) The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) in its 30th Plenary Assembly curren....
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4th February, 2012
The Church must Continue to do What it is Doing with Courage: Navin Chawla
Bangalore (CBCI News): The Catholic Church in India is a wonderful example of rendering service to the poor and....
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2nd February, 2012
Church Must Stand with the Poor; Fight Allegations of Forced Conversion: Prof T.K. Oomen
Bangalore (CBCI News) Renowned sociologist Prof T.K. Oommen urged the Catholic Bishops of India to focus all ....
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2nd February, 2012
Church in India Must Become a Prophetic Witness: Dr Heredia
Bangalore (CBCI News)  Leading Jesuit sociologist Rudolf C. Heredia  called for the church to be a prop....
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2nd February, 2012
Cardinal Turkson Urges Bishops to ‘Listen to the Spirit’ and Strive to Usher in the Kingdom
Bangalore (CBCI News) President, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Cardinal Peter Turkson urged the chu....
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1st February, 2012
Canon Law Has To Respond To The Needs Of The Country: Cardinal Gracias
BANGALORE (SAR NEWS) -- The Centre of Canon Law Studies at St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute of Theology here celebr....
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1st February, 2012
Indigenous Women’s Religious Order Elects New Superior General
GUWAHATI, Assam (SAR NEWS) -- Sister Philomena Mathew was elected the new Superior General of the Missionary Sister....
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1st February, 2012
30th General Body Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) Opened
Bangalore (CBCI News) The 30thGeneral Body meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) opened at S....
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1st February, 2012
Appeal on behalf of Bishops, civil society, politicians: the protection of Christians and religious freedom
Bangalore (Agenzia Fides) Respect for Christians and to give them full religious freedom is the appeal launche....
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1st February, 2012
BENEDICT XVI'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY
Vatican City (VIS)  Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for February is: "That all peoples may ....
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1st February, 2012
Vatican's Secret Archives turn 400 years old
January 31, 2012. (Romereports.com) Within the walls of Vatican City is stored one of the most important treasures ....
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1st February, 2012
Church rues political silence over conversion controversy
Bangalore:  The Catholic Church has decried the silence by political parties over a Sharia court’s verdic....
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30th January, 2012
Catholic Advocate Appointed Additional Govt Public Prosecutor
Kasargod (Daijiworld.com): Thomas D'Souza Ms advocate, Seethangoli has been appointed as the Additional Govern....
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30th January, 2012
Generosity at its Best: Mary Rebello's Kind Act Inspires All
Mangalore (Daijiworld.com): Mary Rebello a resident of Bondel, a widow for the last 21 years always dreamt of ....
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30th January, 2012
Big-hearted Gesture: Man Gifts 34 Houses to Poor at 'Souharda Nagar'
Mangalore (Daijiworld.com): This is the story of a young and humble entrepreneur, who started his career as 'o....
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30th January, 2012
Seminar at Fr Muller College Focuses on Ethics in Medical Profession
Mangalore (Daijiworld.com): "Generally, one out of ten cases brought to the court of law is related to me....
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30th January, 2012
Former Bishop of Tiruchirapalli Dies
New Delhi (CBCI News): Bishop Lawrence Gabriel, Bishop Emeritus of Tiruchirapalli, passed away on January ....
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30th January, 2012
Former Bishop of Tiruchirapalli Dies
New Delhi (CBCI News)  Bishop Lawrence Gabriel, Bishop Emeritus of Tiruchirapalli, passed away on January....
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28th January, 2012
Anti-euthanasia Ruling Hailed as Major Victory: Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Sets Forth Principles
BRUSSELS, Belgium (Zenit): A decision by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to pass a reso....
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27th January, 2012
Catechism Series of Northeast India Released
Barapani: The Grow-in-Faith Series,catechism text books for the Catholic Schools of Northeast India, was relea....
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27th January, 2012
Seminar on Church Archives
Kochi (CBCI News): A seminar on church archives was inaugurated by Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry, at ....
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27th January, 2012
New Deputy Secretary General of CBCI Elected
New Delhi (CBCI News):  The Standing Committee of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India at its meeting ....
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25th January, 2012
"The suffering of Christians in Orissa is not in vain, it has increased our faith", says the nun raped in 2008
Bhubaneswar (Agenzia Fides) "I am sure the Christians in Orissa have not suffered in vain. Our suffering ....
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25th January, 2012
Rally against persecution in Karnataka
Mangalore (Christian Today) Several Christian, Muslim groups and human rights organizations will take out a ra....
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25th January, 2012
CHAI institutes lifetime achievement award
The Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI) has instituted a lifetime achievement award for honoring people for....
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25th January, 2012
Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the World Communication Day 2012: Silence and Word: Path of Evangelization
Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we draw near to World Communications Day 2012, I would like to share with you so....
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24th January, 2012
Christians Celebrate Unity Week
Vijayawada  (CBCI News) Heads of various Church denominations and Faithful gathered at the Laity Centre, Vi....
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24th January, 2012
Vatican gives approval to Neocatechumenal celebrations
Vatican City (CatholicCulture.org) The Vatican has given formal approval to the special celebrations that char....
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23rd January, 2012
CHAI launches insurance scheme for priests, religious
The Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI) has launched an insurance scheme for Catholic priests, nuns, religi....
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20th January, 2012
Abolish Death Penalty: appeals of civil society and the Church
New Delhi (Agenzia Fides)  To commit onself to formally abolish death penalty is what the Christian Churc....
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19th January, 2012
Caritas India Announces Golden Jubilee Celebrations
New Delhi (CBCI News) Caritas India announced a national level celebration to commemorate 50 years of service ....
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19th January, 2012
Diocese of Bongaigaon Celebrates Mission Congress
New Delhi (CBCI News)  The diocese of Bongaigaon in Assam held a Mission Congress, January 12 – 15, &nb....
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18th January, 2012
Coadjutor Bishop John Moolachira appointed Archbishop of Guwahati
New Delhi (CBCI News) Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil, S....
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18th January, 2012
Calcutta archdiocese launches website
Calcutta (Times of India) The Calcutta archdiocese has launched a website to mark the completion of 125 years ....
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18th January, 2012
The Bishops of Asia Living Amidst the Struggles of the Marginalised
(Press release) The Office of Human Development (OHD) of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC) ha....
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16th January, 2012
Christians beaten and a pastor's finger was cut off in an attack by Hindu extremists
Bangalore (Agenzia Fides) Twenty Christians were attacked and beaten, the Protestant Pastor Srirangam Shanthak....
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16th January, 2012
Ecumenical prayer week
(Christian Today) One of the oldest ecumenical events in the world, the week of prayer, will be observed by Ch....
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16th January, 2012
Bishop Bosco Penha, Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay retires
New Delhi (CBCI News) Bishop Bosco Penha (75) retired from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay on Saturda....
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16th January, 2012
New Report on persecution against Christians: more than 2,000 cases in 2011
Bombay (Agenzia Fides)  2,141 Christians suffered aggressions, attacks and persecutions in 2011, not coun....
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13th January, 2012
Bishop Lawrence Pius appointed Bishop of Dharmapuri
New Delhi (CBCI News) Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop Lawrence Pius Dorairaj, Auxiliary Bishop of Madra....
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13th January, 2012
Srinagar Sharia Court statement Against Christian Pastors Raise Concern
New Delhi (All India Christian Council) The All India Christian Council is deeply disturbed at the Srinagar ba....
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13th January, 2012
US Jews, Muslims, Christians Join in Defense of Freedom, Marriage
Washington DC (Zenit.org) Leaders of some of the largest religious communities in the United States have joine....
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13th January, 2012
Iraq Archbishop Unharmed in Attack on His Residence
Rome (Zenit.org) The Chaldean archbishop of Kirkuk in northern Iraq was unharmed when gunmen fired multiple sh....
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13th January, 2012
Protest against arrest of Christian leader
Kandhamal (Christian Today) The arrest of a prominent Christian leader facing charges of alleged Maoist links ....
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13th January, 2012
Christians boycott sun worship
Madhya Pradesh (UCAN) Christian and Muslim schools in Madhya Pradesh defied an order to participate in a mass ....
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12th January, 2012
India becomes a global mission sending church
Bangalore (CRI News) A revelation of the action of the Holy Spirit on the Indian Church makes every Indian mis....
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10th January, 2012
The name ‘Jew’ lands Christian in trouble
Lahore (The Express Tribune) A man wrote that his name was ‘Jew Jurian’ on his national identity card form. ....
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10th January, 2012
CDF issues Year of Faith Note
Vatican City (Vatican Radio) The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a Note  offering pract....
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10th January, 2012
Three-year study of women religious completed; Vatican reviews results
Washington (CNS) A three-year study of U.S. women religious called for by the Vatican has been completed with ....
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10th January, 2012
In speech to diplomats, pope condemns 'religiously motivated terrorism'
Vatican City (CNS)  Pope Benedict XVI condemned "religiously motivated terrorism" and restricti....
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9th January, 2012
Diplomatic and combative: The two faces of Church geopolitics
Vatican City (Chiesa.com) Benedict XVI received in audience the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See. M....
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9th January, 2012
Benedict XVI's new friends: Greenpeace and the Socialists
Vatican City (NCR Today) Pope Benedict XVI today delivered his annual address to diplomats accredited to the V....
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9th January, 2012
Three million Catholics defy terror threat to annual parade in Philippines
Manila (MSNBC) More than 3 million Roman Catholic worshippers paraded with a charred Christ statue through the....
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9th January, 2012
International Conference on Ecumenism Held
Pune (CBCI News)   The International Conference on Ecumenism was inaugurated on January 6 at Bethany Vedavij....
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9th January, 2012
Senior most priest of Mangalore Diocese dies
Mangalore (CBCI News) Fr Casimir John Mathias, the senior most priest of the Diocese of Mangalore passed away ....
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9th January, 2012
“Christian witness to the world most urgent need:” Cardinal- designate Alencherry
Ernakulam-Angamaly (AsiaNews) "The greatest need is that of Christian witness in the family, church insti....
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7th January, 2012
Major Archbishop George Alencherry named Cardinal
Kochi (CBCI News) Major Archbishop George Alencherry, head of the Syro-Malabar church has been raised as a Car....
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7th January, 2012
Pope names 22 new cardinals
Vatican City  At his Angelus audience on January 6, Pope Benedict XVI announced the names of 22 new cardi....
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6th January, 2012
The Sisters of St. Joseph have been in service to society for 120 years
Shi Jia Zhuang (Agenzia Fides) They are a presence that is leaven for the Church and society: the Sisters of t....
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6th January, 2012
People are hungry for food and spiritual health: new group of Lay Camillian Family in Gojra
Faisalabad (Agenzia Fides) The commitment of the Lay Camillian Family (LCF) in Pakistan continues to bear its ....
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6th January, 2012
New enthusiasm for the mission in the Year of grace 2012, between proclamation and solidarity
Manila (Agenzia Fides) The year 2012 will be "a year of grace for the mission" in the Philippines: t....
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6th January, 2012
Caritas Korea: "The political tension must not stop humanitarian aid in the North for millions of hungry people"
Seoul (Agenzia Fides) "Our hope is that the political tensions does not stop humanitarian aid in the Nort....
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6th January, 2012
Fire destroys Shillong church
Shillong (IANS/ The Shillong Times)  A 10-year-old  Catholic church building here was razed to the g....
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3rd January, 2012
Pope Benedict creates Ordinariate in U.S.
In response to numerous requests, Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday, January 1, established an ordinariate for Anglican g....
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3rd January, 2012
Pope Benedict: Message for 20th World Day of the Sick
“Stand up and go; your faith has saved you” (Lk 17:19), this is the theme of Pope Benedict XVI’s Message for the 20....
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2nd January, 2012
Pope Stresses Importance of Education at Start of New Year
Vatican City (Zenit) Benedict XVI says it can seem astonishing how "ultimately short and ephemeral life i....
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2nd January, 2012
Ordinariate for Ex-Anglicans Established in US
Vatican City (Zenit) The Vatican announced today the establishment of a U.S. ordinariate for Anglicans seeking....
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1st January, 2012
Over 2.5 million people saw the pope at the Vatican in 2011
Vatican City (Romereports.com)  The numbers are in. According to the Vatican, over 2.5 million people too....
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1st January, 2012
Defacing of statue triggers protest
Hubli (TOI) Tension prevailed in Hubli when of Christians protested against the alleged desecration Mother Ter....
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1st January, 2012
Miscreants Torch Christmas Crib Collectively Set up on Private Land
Bantwal, (Mangalorean.com) A Christmas crib, which was collectively created by about 30 families by joining ha....
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1st January, 2012
Bishop Welcomes Union Cabinet’s Decision to Grant 4.5% Reservation for Minorities
Bellary (Bellarydiocese.com) Bishop Henry D’Souza welcomed the Union Cabinet’s decision to provide 4.5 per cen....
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1st January, 2012
Fanatics Attack Christians At Christmas Dinner in Mangalore
Surathkal (Persecution.in) Mr. Adiveppa, a Christian in Surathkal, planned to have a Christmas dinner for some....
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1st January, 2012
Karnataka witness four new anti-Christian attacks
Mangalore (AsiaNews) Four new attacks by Hindu fundamentalists have disrupted the Christmas season for Christi....
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30th December, 2011
Top Vatican Events of 2012
(Romereports.com)    The Vatican already knows that 2012will be full of events, traveling, canonization....
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30th December, 2011
Vatican's top 10 stories of 2011
(Romereports.com)  It was a year full of emotions, challenges and  excitement.  Now, ROME REPOR....
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30th December, 2011
26 priests, religious, lay pastoral workers slain in 2011
(Fides and other Sources) Twenty-six pastoral workers--including 18 priests, 4 sisters, and 4 laity--were ....
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30th December, 2011
Christmas Beats Porn…But Only Barely
That’s right. Christmas still beats porn. But only barely.  And probably not for long, unfortunately. I’m ....
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30th December, 2011
Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for January
VATICAN CITY, 30 DEC 2011 (VIS) Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for January 2012 is: "That the v....
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30th December, 2011
Cardinal Oswald Gracias Appointed Member of Pontifical Council for Communications
Vatican City (VIS) Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Cardinal Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Bombay and Preside....
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30th December, 2011
Hundreds more Anglicans to Join Catholic Church
England (The Telegraph) At least 20 clergy and several hundred of their parishioners are already lined up to j....
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30th December, 2011
M.P Government Celebrates Christmas
Bhopal (CBCI News)  Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan organized  a grant Christmas....
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29th December, 2011
Cardinal Lourdusamy’s Diamond Jubilee of Priestly Ordination Celebrated
New Delhi (CBCI News)  The diamond jubilee of the priestly ordination of Cardinal Simon Lourdusamy was ....
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29th December, 2011
Assailants burn nativity crib, pelt stones at prayer hall
Mangalore Catholic authorities in Mangalore yesterday reported two separate attacks on Christian buildings in ....
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29th December, 2011
New Cardinals Likely to be appointed in February
Vatican City (chiesea.espresonline.it) In the year to come, "God willing," the fourth consistory o....
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29th December, 2011
Situation of Child Labour Raise Concerns as 22,000 Die of Work Annually
Madrid (Agenzia Fides) Of the 215 million working children throughout the world, more than half, 115 million, ....
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28th December, 2011
Four Christians Appointed to National Committee for Minorities’ Education
New Delhi (CBCI News)  Four Christian leaders have been appointed in the newly reconstituted National Mon....
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28th December, 2011
Christmas day bombing Mount Tensions between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria
MADALLA, Nigeria (Reuters) Northern Nigerian Christians said on Tuesday they feared that a spate of Christmas ....
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28th December, 2011
Nigerians fear more church attacks after 39 killed
MADALLA, Nigeria (AP) Women returned to clean the blood from St. Theresa Catholic Church on Monday and one man....
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28th December, 2011
Stop discrimination after death: NCM
New Delhi (IBN Live) The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) urged government of Tamil Nadu to stop the d....
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22nd December, 2011
Workshop on Community Radio Held
Mananthavady (CBCI News)   Delegates from ten dioceses attended a three-day workshop on Community Radio orga....
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21st December, 2011
Bishop Francis Braganza dies
New Delhi (CBCI News)   Bishop Francis Braganza, SJ, Bishop Emeritus of Baroda, passed away, today, Decemb....
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20th December, 2011
Pope Approves Canonization of Seven New Saints
Vatican City (Romereports.com) Benedict XVI has approved the canonization of seven blessed. Among them is the ....
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20th December, 2011
After death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, future of Korean Christians uncertain
North Korea (Romereports.com)  North Korean state media has reported that President Kim Jong Il suffered ....
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20th December, 2011
Study: Christian population shifting away from Europe, still largest faith group
New York (AP) The Christian population has shifted dramatically over the last century away from Europe to Afri....
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20th December, 2011
Basilica in Rome vandalized
Rome (UPI) Doors and a historic portrait were damaged at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome and a ho....
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20th December, 2011
42 Christians arrested in Saudi Arabia
(Catholicculture.org) Saudi police stormed a prayer meeting in Jiddah, the nation’s second-largest city, and b....
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20th December, 2011
Exhibition depicts the grace of art
Karnataka (UCAN) A number of non-Christian artists from Karnataka state, which has seen its fair share of sect....
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20th December, 2011
Archbishop welcomes Food security Bill
New Delhi (CBCI News) Archbishop Vincent M. Concessao of Delhi has hailed the decision taken by the cabinet to....
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20th December, 2011
Pope Calls for Prisoners' Dignity
Vatican City (VIS)  Pope Benedict XVI made a pastoral visit to the prison of Rebbiba in northern Rome, Decemb....
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20th December, 2011
Archbishop Celli Pays Tribute to Cardinal Foley
Cardinal Foley served as President of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications for 23 years, arriving in Ro....
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20th December, 2011
Ecumenical Meeting Held
Kerala (Vatican Radio) The Joint International Commission for dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Mal....
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19th December, 2011
Christmas Celebration for Parliamentarians Held
New Delhi  The Indo - International Christian Chamber of Commerce (IICCC) hosted the Parliamentarians’ Ch....
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19th December, 2011
Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the Celebration of World Peace Day January 1, 2012
Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the Celebration of World Peace Day January 1, 2012  ....
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19th December, 2011
Yuvotsava Held In Bellary; Youth Pledge To Foster Leadership
Bellary (CBCI News) Yuvotsava 2011, a convention of catholic youth of Bellary diocese was held at St. Anthony’....
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19th December, 2011
A Catholic leader, human rights activist, killed in Orissa
Bhubaneswar (Agenzia Fides) The catechist and Catholic activist Rabindra Parichha, 47, was killed in Orissa, a....
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19th December, 2011
The Question of God in Today’s World
Vatican City (VIS) The Vatican's Pontifical Council for the Laity recently celebrated its twenty-fifth plenar....
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15th December, 2011
Dates Chosen for WYD 2013: July 23-28
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Zenit.org) The official dates of the 2013 World Youth Day have been established: July ....
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15th December, 2011
Syro-Malabar church campaigns against cancer
(IBN Live) The Syro-Malabar church’s laity commission has come out with a three-year plan to spread awareness ....
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13th December, 2011
Dalit Liberation Sunday celebrated
New Delhi (CBCI News) Dalit Liberation Sunday was celebrated on the December 11, 2011 in many of the parishe....
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12th December, 2011
Christians cancel festivities after deaths
Kolkata (UCAN) Christians in Kolkata have canceled Christmas festivities due to start on December 12 in order ....
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12th December, 2011
Thousands gather for anti-graft rally
New Delhi (www.ucanews.com) More than 10,000 people across religious and political party lines gathered in Del....
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12th December, 2011
Cardinal John P. Foley, 76, Vatican Spokesman, Dies
Philadelphia (NY Times) Cardinal John Patrick Foley, who heeded God’s “whisper,” as he put it, to become a p....
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12th December, 2011
Christmas Prayer for the persecuted in Orissa
Bhubaneswar (Agenzia Fides) In the new Christian settlement of Anandnagar in the district of Kandhamal - scene....
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11th December, 2011
In 14 Asian countries death penalty is imposed after unfair trials or evidence extracted
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) In 14 Asian countries the death of thousands of people is condemned every year, afte....
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11th December, 2011
Church Notes Friendship With Followers of Jain Religion
Vatican City (Zenit) The Vatican is noting satisfaction over the "mutual respect and friendship" bet....
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11th December, 2011
Pope’s Three Wishes For Christmas
Vatican City (VIS) Late Wednesday afternoon, December 7, thanks to a "tablet" connected to the power....
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11th December, 2011
Mission sisters mark 75 years of service
Bangladesh (UCAN) The Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate (PIME) in Bangladesh Thursday marked the anniversar....
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8th December, 2011
Orissa: Raped nun forgives aggressors and recounts her sufferings
Bhubaneswar (AsiaNews) Three years after the violence against Christians in Kandhamal, Sr. Meena Barwa says sh....
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6th December, 2011
Benedict XVI to light the world’s biggest Christmas tree
Vatican City (VIS) Today, December 7, Benedict XVI will switch on the lights of the biggest Christmas tree in ....
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6th December, 2011
Satellite TV Channel Launched
Jalandhar (CBCI News) A new Satellite Television Channel named Prarthana Bhawan was launched at Jalandhar, Pun....
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6th December, 2011
Codial Relations Between Christians and Jains
Vatican City (VIS) The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue today met with a delegation from the Ja....
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6th December, 2011
A Christian arrested on false charges of blasphemy in Pakistan, there is concern for his life
Lahore (Agenzia Fides) Khurram Masih, a 25-year-old Christian worker resident in the town of Qazi, near Lahore....
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5th December, 2011
Archbishop Vincent Concessao Celebrates Golden Jubilee of Priesthood
New Delhi  (CBCI News) Archbishop Vincent Michael Concessao of New Delhi celebrated 50 years of priesthoo....
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5th December, 2011
Film Festival clash with St. Xavier feast: Protesters condemn government
Goa (CSF) The Goan Catholic Welfare Union (GCWU) has strongly condemned the adamant attitude of government for....
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5th December, 2011
Protestors against holding IFFI on feast of St. Francis Xavier
Goa (CSF) The Goan Catholic Welfare Union (GCWU) and leaders of NGO’s namely the Pillerne Citizens Forum, Vill....
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5th December, 2011
Government mulling quota for Muslims within OBCs: Salman Khurshid
New Delhi (IANS)  In a significant move ahead of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Law Minister Salman Khu....
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5th December, 2011
Government working on reservation for minorities: Congress
New Delhi (Times of India) In a significant move ahead of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress Thursd....
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5th December, 2011
Pope: Prepare for Christmas with a sober lifestyle and self assessment
Vatican City (AsiaNews) "Choose a sober lifestyle," and “make an honest assessment your life: they a....
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5th December, 2011
The largest church in Pakistan: a sign of hope in the Year of the Mission
Karachi (Fides) The new church of San Pietro in Karachi, the largest in Pakistan, is "a sign of hope and ....
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3rd December, 2011
Dalit Liberation Sunday 11th December 2011 Message
Letter of the Chairperson Dalit Liberation Sunday 11th December 2011 Theme:  Our God with Strugglin....
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3rd December, 2011
WAITING FOR JUSTICE: A REPORT OF THE NATIONAL PEOPLE’S TRIBUNAL ON KANDHAMAL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A National People’s Tribunal (NPT) on Kandhamal was held in New Delhi on 22-24 August 2....
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1st December, 2011
Christianity - world's most persecuted religion
(The Voice of Russia): Christ’s followers all over the world have found themselves in jeopardy amid massive at....
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1st December, 2011
Church Attacks: Government Withdraws All Cases Against Christians
Mangalore (Daijiworld Media Network):  The Karnataka State Cabinet on Thursday December 1 took a major de....
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1st December, 2011
Vatican message for World AIDS Day
(Romereports.com) On World AIDS Day, the Vatican has asked for access to treatment to be made available to all tho....
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1st December, 2011
Benedict XVI: The New Evangelization must begin with the family
Vatican City (Romereports.com):   Benedict XVI received the participants of the plenary assembly of the Pont....
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1st December, 2011
Religious communities participate in World AIDS Day
(Romereports.com):   Every December 1 the world recognizes World AIDS Day. It's meant as a way for people to....
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1st December, 2011
Getting to Zero on HIV-AIDS
Rome (Vatican Radio):  The Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers has issued an appeal for universal acce....
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1st December, 2011
Kolkata Plans Mega Christmas Festival
Kolkata (CBCI News with inputs from TNN) Kolkata is planning to hold a unique two-day Christmas Festival at th....
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1st December, 2011
People’s Convention and Release of NPT Report on Kandhamal
New Delhi (CBCI News)  National Solidarity Forum – a countrywide platform of concerned social activists, ....
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1st December, 2011
Pope Benedict XVI on climate change: a credible response is needed
Rome (Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict XVI appealed for the success of the conference on climate  are ope....
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1st December, 2011
Pope Benedict extends support for efforts to eliminate death penalty
Rome (Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday offered his support to a major international meeting under....
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30th November, 2011
World AIDS Day message
December 1, 2011 ‘Getting to Zero: zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths ’....
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29th November, 2011
Symposium on Water Held
Mumbai(CBCI News): St.Andrew’s College, Mumbai, held an international symposium, November 26  on “Water: i....
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29th November, 2011
Church in Kerala to Observe Mulla Periyar Day
Kochi (CBCI News):  In order to express  solidarity with the 35 lakh people of Kerala whose life and....
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28th November, 2011
Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2012
Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2012, 15th January  Migr....
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28th November, 2011
Pope Benedict: Educating the guardians of Creation
Rome (Vatican Radio): On Monday as representatives from over 190 countries, industrialized, developing and poor ....
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28th November, 2011
Sr. Valsa’s Struggle with the Poor Tribals
The funeral is over; The voice is silenced;   Sr. Valsa John’s  body was interned in a public cemetery ....
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28th November, 2011
Catholic Council of India pays tribute to Sr Valsa
Kochi(ucanews.com): Catholic Council of India organized a candle light vigil Friday to pay tributes to Sr .Valsa....
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28th November, 2011
President’s Secretary Express Concern at Attacks on Christians
Mangalore (CBCI News): Dr Christy Leon Fernandez, IAS, Secretary to the President of India,  has expresse....
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28th November, 2011
Year of New Evangelization Launched in the Diocese of Bellary
Bellary (CBCI News):   Year of New Evangelization was launched by Bishop Henry D’Soza at Bellary, November 2....
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25th November, 2011
Seminar on Interfaith Dialogue for Peace and Harmony Held
Mumbai (CBCI News): Several scholars, students, and  believers took part in an Interactive Seminar on Int....
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25th November, 2011
The Liturgists Mull on Inculturation of Faith in India
Bangalore    (CBCI News): The Indian Liturgical Association in its 15th  General Body Meeting held....
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24th November, 2011
Pope to Visit Rebibbia Prison
Vatican City (VIS):   The Prefecture of the Pontifical Household announced that Pope Benedict XVI will make ....
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24th November, 2011
Africa is the Continent of Hope: Pope Benedict XVI
Vatican City (VIS): The Holy Father dedicated his general audience, held this morning in the Vatican's Paul VI....
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24th November, 2011
No Amount of Persecution can Deter Catholic Church: Cardinal Oswald Gracias
Kochi, (PTI): "No amount of persecution or even death" can deter the Catholic Church from its commitm....
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23rd November, 2011
Sixteenth Public Session of Pontifical Academies
Vatican City (VIS) Pontifical Academies are due to hold their sixteenth public session in Rome, November 30. T....
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23rd November, 2011
‘Right to Food’ Sammelan held in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: An ‘Anna Suraksha Adhikar Jhumbesh’ (Right to Food Campaign) brought together more than 400 men and....
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23rd November, 2011
Human life and dignity must always be defended
Vatican City (VIS): The  twenty-sixth international conference organised by the Pontifical Council for He....
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23rd November, 2011
Two Indian Archbishops to Attend International Conference on Pastoral Care in Health
New Delhi (CBCI News):  The 26th International Conference on the Pastoral Care in Health at the Service of Li....
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21st November, 2011
Kolkata holds all-faith prayer for slain Sr Valsa John
Kolkata:  People of all faiths along with their religious leaders gathered for an inter-faith prayer to conde....
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21st November, 2011
Pakistan - Censorship in the name of "Jesus Christ": it is forbidden to write it in text message, the Church protests
Islamabad (Fides): In Pakistan, it is forbidden to write the name "Jesus Christ" in SMS text message....
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21st November, 2011
Hong Kong Diocese increases the annual fund for the Formation of the Laity
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides): The diocese of Hong Kong has increased the Annual Fund for the Formation of the Lai....
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21st November, 2011
Tensions in Egypt: the supra-constitutional principles. Dossier
Cairo (Agenzia Fides): One of the causes of the strong tension in past days has resulted in clashes in Cairo, ....
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21st November, 2011
Africa - A very difficult year for children: need for greater protection for children and young people in vulnerable situations
Abidjan (Fides): The situation of children around the world is alarming. About 100 million children still lack....
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21st November, 2011
"The young people are again at the center of the protest", says a missionary from Cairo
Cairo (Agenzia Fides):  "The clashes continued even during the night", says  Fr. Luciano V....
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21st November, 2011
Every year 8 million children die from preventable diseases
Madrid (Fides): After 22 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child carried out by the United Natio....
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21st November, 2011
Pope Benedict XVI Signs Africa Post Synod Exhortation
Cotonou (Fides): Pope Benedict XVI signed the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Africae munus,  November....
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21st November, 2011
Plenary of the International Theological Commission
Vatican City (VIS): "The International Theological Commission, presided by Cardinal William Joseph Levada....
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21st November, 2011
Pope Benedict bids farewell to Benin
Vatican City (VIS): The Pope arrived at the Cardinal Bernardin Gantin airport of Cotonou for the departure cer....
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21st November, 2011
Benedict Daswa, Benedict XVI, and the African Future
Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to Benin leaves us with much to digest – mercifully free of wall-to-wall condom commentary....
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21st November, 2011
ALL INDIA CBCI LOGO COMPETITION
The CatholicBishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) is the permanent association of theCatholic Hierarchy of India esta....
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21st November, 2011
Hounded by those she had fought for
Jharkhand : Two days before she was murdered, Sister Valsa John had stood up for a rape victim and got a police ca....
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21st November, 2011
Pope: No Human Life Is Dispensable
Vatican City (Zenit):  Benedict XVI is acknowledging the temptations facing scientists who seek cures for deg....
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21st November, 2011
In Just Over 48 Hours, Benedict XVI Charts Course for Africa
COTONOU, Benin, (Zenit): Benedict XVI's 22nd international trip, the second to Africa of this pontificate, cen....
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21st November, 2011
Candle-light protest against murder of Sr. Valsa John, SCJM
(CBCI News): A candle-light protest was held in New Delhi, November 18 to protest against the murder of tribal....
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19th November, 2011
Benin: Transition From Tradition to Modernity
Vatican City  (VIS):  This morning Benedict XVI began the twenty-second apostolic trip of his pontific....
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19th November, 2011
Nun’s Funeral: Christian Leaders Express Shock
Jharkhand:  The funeral of Sister Valsa John, originally from Kerala took place on November 17 in the Dumka c....
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17th November, 2011
Catholic nun shot dead
Cochin (UCAN):A 53-year-old nun from Kerala who led campaigns to defend tribal rights was shot dead Wed....
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16th November, 2011
Christian Community’s Response to the Lokpal Bill
The Christian Community’s Response to the Lokpal Bill – A Statement issued by the Justice,Peace and Development Off....
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16th November, 2011
Report: Intolerance Is in Pakistani Lesson Plans
LAHORE, Pakistan, (Zenit) A U.S. commission on religious freedom released a report last week that shows Pakist....
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16th November, 2011
Pope’s Benin Trip to Bring Hope to Whole of Africa
VATICAN CITY, (Zenit) The director of the Vatican press office says that Benedict XVI’s trip to Benin this Friday ....
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15th November, 2011
Catholic Hospital Inaugurated at Phulbari
MIDNAPORE, West Bengal (CBCI News): Marking the 125th anniversary of the archdiocese of Calcutta, Coadjutor Archbi....
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15th November, 2011
Konkanni Activist Felicitated
Mangalore (CBCI News): Konkanni activist and former editor of Raknno weekly, Fr Mark Valder, was felicitated by Ra....
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15th November, 2011
Apostolic Nuncio Hosts Dinner to Honour Cardinal Tauran
New Delhi (CBCI News):  Apostolic Nuncio to India Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio hosted a dinner, Sunday....
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15th November, 2011
Christian-Jain Meeting calls for Respect for Life
New Delhi (CBCI News) Cardinal Jean - Louis Tauran, President, Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue, ....
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12th November, 2011
Chhattisgarh Region Sets up Commissions
Raipur (CBCI News): The Regional Bishops Council of Chhattisgarh, the 13th regional Council of the Catholic Bisho....
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12th November, 2011
Cardinal Tauran Calls Believers of all Faiths to Strive for Building Peace
New Delhi (CBCI News) The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, The Catholic Bishops’ Conferenc....
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9th November, 2011
Burma: Soldiers Shoot at Worshippers in Church; Pastor Tortured
Myanmar (Catholic Tide): Three weeks after military forces in Myanmar (Burma) disrupted Mass in a Kachin State vill....
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9th November, 2011
Attack on Minorities is Akin to Act of Terrorism: Karnataka HC judge
Mangalore:   Former judge of Karnataka High Court, MF Saldanha, thinks that attacks on minority institu....
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9th November, 2011
Sideline Divisive Forces: Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran
Pune (ucanews.com) A visiting Vatican official has reiterated that religions are called upon to be channels of....
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9th November, 2011
Miracle Landing Attributed to Bl. John Paul II
WARSAW, Poland (Vatican Insider) On All Saints Day, an aircraft of the LOT Polish airlines, a Boeing 767 from ....
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9th November, 2011
A New Evangelisation and Ecology for France
Rome (Vatican Insider) Bishops are meeting in France to face the big challenges of contemporary humanity. The ....
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9th November, 2011
Vatican: Scientists Discuss Stem Cells Research
Vatican City An international conference entitled "Adult Stem Cells: Science and the Future of Man and Cultur....
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9th November, 2011
Another Church in India Desecrated
Mangalore (Vatican Insider) A group of youths has turned the Syro-Malabar church of St. Alphonsa in the city o....
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8th November, 2011
Yuvothsav- a celebration of Christian spirituality in the Mangalore Diocese
Mangalore (CBCI News): Youth from the Indian Catholic Youth Movement(ICYM), Young Students Movement(YCS) and Jesus....
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4th November, 2011
Pope Celebrates Mass in Honour of Cardinals Who Passed Away: "The death of Christ is a Fountain of Life"
Vatican City (Romereports.com) The Catholic Church dedicates the month of November to pray for those who have ....
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4th November, 2011
The first Pakistani Camillian priest ordained in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD, Pakistan (Fides):  On Friday, October 28, in the Cathedral of Faisalabad, His Exc. Mgr. Josep....
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3rd November, 2011
Moral Theologians Meeting at Goa
Goa (CBCI News)  The Annual meeting of the Moral Theologians of India took place at SVD Mission Seminar....
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3rd November, 2011
Caritas India to launch campaign against female foeticide
Kochi (Times Of India) Caritas India, the social action wing of the Catholic Bishop's Conference of India (CBC....
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2nd November, 2011
National Council and National Coordination Committee for Dalit Christians meet Sonia Gandhi
Delhi (CBCI News) The delegates of National Council of Dalit Christians (NCDC) and National Coordination Commi....
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29th October, 2011
Violence never again, war never again , terrorism never again
Assisi (News.va)   Pope Benedict XVI together with 300 delegates of other religions, as well as people of no....
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28th October, 2011
Hollywood plans newest Biblical films on lives of Noah, Moses and Judah Maccabee
Rome (Romereports) Hollywood is preparing three big films on biblical personalities. These are the stories of ....
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28th October, 2011
Catholic Youth Detained in Maldives and Released after Government Intervenes
Tellicherry (CBCI News)   A 29-year old Catholic youth, Shijo Kokkattu,  from Manipara Parish in T....
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28th October, 2011
Assisi 2011: Cardinal Tauran on religions building peace
Assisi (Vatican Radio):  “Those journeying to God cannot but transmit peace, those who are building peace c....
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28th October, 2011
Assisi 2011: Lutheran Leaders Affirm the Need for Building Justice and Peace
Assisi (Vatican Radio):  Among the 170 representatives of world religions that attended the Day of Reflection....
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28th October, 2011
Assisi 2011: A decisive stand for human dignity
Assisi (News.va): Pope Benedict XVI’s address in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, Assisi, on Thursday, Oct....
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26th October, 2011
Pope's Message: Migrations – an Opportunity for Evangelization
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides):  "The present time, in fact, calls upon the Church to embark on a new evang....
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26th October, 2011
Appeal for Victims of Earthquake in Turkey
Vatican City (VIS):  Having greeted the pilgrims who attended this morning's celebration of the Word, Benedi....
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26th October, 2011
N-plant Standoff: Protesters Reject Kalam's Help
Former president APJ Abdul Kalam, who is in favour of the 1000 MW Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, is ....
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24th October, 2011
CBI Begins Probe into Suspicious Death of Fr James in 2009
Belthangady (Mangalorean.com) A CBI team, consisting of a DSP and four circle inspectors, has landed in the distric....
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24th October, 2011
Bellary Diocesan Development Centre and Caritas India Hold Jubilee
Bellary: The city Mayor of Bellary, Ms. Parvathi Indushekar lauded the humanitarian and rural development work done....
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24th October, 2011
Two-year Jail for Priest, Mescom Engineer
Shimoga  (Daijiworld): A court in Sagar has sentenced Fr Jaison, priest of St Thomas Church, Ikkeri near Sagar....
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24th October, 2011
Mangalore: Miscreants Pelt Stones at St Theresa's School
Mangalore  (Daijiworld)  St Theresa's School in Bendore here was targeted by unidentified miscreants in t....
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24th October, 2011
FABC Elects Cardinal Oswald Gracias as New Secretary General
Bangkok (FABC News): The Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC) Central Committee in its meeting held on 21....
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24th October, 2011
Dhaka Archdiocese Gets New Head
Rome (Vatican Radio): In Bangladesh, the Archdiocese of Dhaka has a new archbishop, Patrick D’Rozario of the Ho....
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24th October, 2011
The Church has Three New Saints
Rome (Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict XVI has marked the Catholic Church’s annual Mission Sunday,  October 23, ....
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24th October, 2011
Unique Christian Museum Opened
Mumbai (Rome reports): There's no doubt, Mumbai is a busy city. At least 15 million people live here, in what's....
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24th October, 2011
World Mission Day: Catholic Church Statistics
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides): On the occasion of World Mission Sunday, October 23 this year, Fides News Servic....
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21st October, 2011
Key points for understanding the Inter-religious gathering in Assisi
Romereports.com: October 20, 2011. (Romereports.com) It was 25 years ago, when pope John Paul II called for the ....
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21st October, 2011
National Centre for Proclamation Inaugurated
Pachmari, Madhya Pradesh:   Suvarta Kendra, the National Centre for Proclamation, owned by the Conference of....
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21st October, 2011
Illinois Bishop Runs Kansas City Marathon
Springfield, Illinois (CNA): Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois,  ran the Kansas City ....
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21st October, 2011
New Leader for Men's Orders Sketches Hopes and Fears
Capuchin Fr. John Pavlik was appointed on June 7 as the new executive director of the Conference of Major Supe....
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21st October, 2011
Christians and Hindus: Promoting Religious Freedom
VATICAN CITY (VIS) - Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialog....
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18th October, 2011
Benedict XVI meets with representatives of the Syro-Malabar Church from India
(Romereports)   Benedict XVI received members of the permanent synod from the Syro-Malabar Church in In....
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18th October, 2011
"Pilgrims of Truth, Pilgrims of Peace" Day of reflection, dialogue and prayer for peace and justice in the world
Rome (Vatican Radio) On 1 January 2011, after the Angelus, Pope Benedict XVI announced that he wished to commemora....
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18th October, 2011
Italian priest murdered in the Philippines
Rome (Vatican Radio) The people of the town of Arakan in the Southern Philippines are mourning the death of th....
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18th October, 2011
Pope announces a "Year of Faith"
Rome  (Vatican Radio) In a packed St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday Pope Benedict XVI declared that the year 20....
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17th October, 2011
Pope Benedict : Syro-Malabar Church Active in Dialogue
Rome (Vatican Radio) On Monday, October 17, Pope Benedict XVI received the newly-appointed Major Archbishop of the....
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17th October, 2011
For Goa church, it's IFFI Versus Saint's Feast
Panaji (Indo-Asian News Service) The Church has hit out at the Goa government for promoting 'questionable va....
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17th October, 2011
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India has appointed Fr. Vincent Chinnadurai as the new secretary for the CBCI Office for Laity.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India has appointed Fr. Vincent Chinnadurai as the new secretary for the CBCI O....
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17th October, 2011
CBCI Office for Dialogue and Desk for Ecumenism Gets New Secretary
New Delhi(CBCI News) Sr. Teresa Joseph, FMA, has been appointed Secretary for the CBCI Office for Dialogue&nbs....
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17th October, 2011
Karnataka Governor Lauds Caritas-India's Services
Bangalore (CBCI News) Karnataka Governor Hansraj Bharadwaj lauded the charitable and welfare services rendered....
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17th October, 2011
Theologian and Man of the Poor, Bishop Tagle Appointed Manila Archbishop
New Delhi (CBCI News) Home to 3 million Catholics in a country where four-fifths of its 88 million residents ....
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17th October, 2011
Church of North India Elects New Moderator
New Delhi The Church of North India (CNI) has elected Rev Dr Philip P Marandih as the new moderator for the ne....
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17th October, 2011
CBCI and Don Bosco University Launch Communication Formation Course
Kolkata (CBCI News) The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) in collaboration with Assam Don Bosco Univ....
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17th October, 2011
Church in a Digital World cannot Take Communication for Granted: Vatican Official tells Students of Theology
Kolkata (CBCI News) Formation in communication is a key priority in the church said Mgr. Paul Tighe, Secretary....
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15th October, 2011
NVSC Plans Seminar for Bishops on Formation
Pune (CBCI News) The National Vocation Service Centre (NVSC), Pune, a National Institute for the training of forma....
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15th October, 2011
Quit India-II Nationwide Campaign
Gorakhpur: A national movement named Quit India–II is making a campaign all over India has reached Gorakhpur....
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12th October, 2011
Landmark ‘Congress’ redefines Laity’s Role in Tripura Church
J. Pulinthanath SDB, Agartala (CBCI News)   The Catholic Church in Tripura is all set to see greater invol....
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12th October, 2011
Human Rights Resource Kit Released
New Delhi, (CBCI News) A human rights resource kit consisting of a book and DVD  produced by the CBCI O....
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12th October, 2011
CBCI Holds Two-day Meeting of National and Regional Deputy Secretaries
New Delhi (CBCI News) The church in India must constantly reflect on the challenges of the times and act as ....
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11th October, 2011
Church in Egypt Blames Army and Police After Violence Leaves Dozens Dead
Cairo (Catholic  Herald) A spokesman for the Catholic Church in Egypt has blamed the army and police for ....
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11th October, 2011
Lefebvrians: We have a Deep Will to be Faithful to Our Founder
(Romereports)  The Lefebvrian's superior, Bernard Fellay met with 27 fellow members of the Society of St.....
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11th October, 2011
Twenty-four Killed During Christian Protest in Egypt
Egypt (Romereports)  A protest by a group of Egyptian Christians escalated into a night of violence as di....
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8th October, 2011
Hindus Plant Flag at Church Building Site in Kandhamal
Bhubaneswar, (Ajay Kumar Singh) Hindu fundamentalists hoisted a saffron flag on the construction site of a Cat....
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8th October, 2011
Kashmiri Language Version of the Bible Released
JAMMU, Jammu & Kashmir (SAR NEWS) The Kashmiri version of the Holy Bible was released October 2 by Archbis....
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8th October, 2011
Online Diploma Course in Pastoral Communications Launched
Kolkata, (C.M. Paul)    The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) Commission for Social Commu....
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6th October, 2011
Church in a Digital World cannot Take Communication for Granted: Vatican Official tells Students of Theology
Kolkata (CBCI News) Formation in communication is a key priority in the church said Mgr. Paul Tighe, Secretary....
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4th October, 2011
"Religious Fundamentalism- a Grave Danger in the Continent"
Bangkok (CBCI News) The phenomenon of secularization and the growth of religious fundamentalism are "the ....
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4th October, 2011
My 'Granddaddy' John Wayne, Actor and Catholic Convert
Rome, Italy (CNA/EWTN News) John Wayne, for many, was a Hollywood legend who symbolized true masculinity and A....
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4th October, 2011
Young Religious Keep Alive Energy and Enthusiasm of WYD 2011
Sr. Benigna Menezes MSI, Vijyawada  The buzz generated by the August 16-21 Madrid WYD event was re-lived ....
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2nd October, 2011
Holy See Discusses "Family Problems" at UN and Looks at Main Challenges Facing the Globe
New York (Zenit) An official from the Vatican secretariat of state is reflecting on the main problems affectin....
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2nd October, 2011
Possible Miracle of Archbishop Fulton Sheen Under Investigation
Rome (Romereports) He's remembered as a preacher, archbishop and a gifted communicator. His name was Fulton Sh....
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2nd October, 2011
Governor Taseer's Murderer Sentenced to Death, the Christians: "Courageous Decision, but No to Capital Punishment”
Islamabad (Fides) The anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has sentenced Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri to death, form....
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1st October, 2011
Public Hearing on Right to Education Held
Guwahati (CBCI News):  About 500 people participated in a “Public Hearing” on Right to Education at t....
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30th September, 2011
Pope to reflect on the need for “silence” during next World Communications Day
The Vatican is getting ready for the next World Communications Day. The theme is “Silence and Word” and the messa....
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29th September, 2011
Asian Bishops: "Religious fundamentalism is the greatest danger in the continent"
Bangkok(Fides) The phenomenon of secularization and the growth of religious fundamentalism are "the two g....
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28th September, 2011
A life for the Gospel: Farewell to Fr. Luigi, "recordman" 75 years of mission
Calcutta (Fides) A community mourns, but praises the Lord for the extraordinary life of Father Luigi Gobetti, ....
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26th September, 2011
Christian Development Board Grant to be Hiked to Rs 100 Cr Next Year: CM
Bangalore  (Daijiworld) Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda has indicated that the state governme....
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26th September, 2011
‘Prevention of Communal Violence Bill’ Upholds Human Dignity – Moily
Mangalore (Daijiworld)  “In order to protect and sustain human rights in the nation ‘prevention of commun....
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26th September, 2011
Bishop Congratulates Kannada Litterateur Kambar For Gnanpith
Bellary Bishop Henry D’Souza of Bellary congratulated the Sandesha Literary Award winner, poet and playwright ....
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26th September, 2011
"The Church's Real Crisis is a Crisis of Faith"
Germany  As his latest homeland trek passed its halfway point, earlier today the Pope addressed the Cen....
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26th September, 2011
Pope Benedict dares young people to be saints
Freiburg, Germany (CNA/EWTN News) Pope Benedict XVI has challenged young people to “dare to be glowing saints....
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26th September, 2011
Pope addresses agnostics in a televised speech in Germany
(Romereports)  This video of the pope is part of a four minute speech, which was recently aired by a Germ....
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22nd September, 2011
Pope to Parents: Talk With Your Children, Listen to Them
Benedict XVI  has reminded  parents of the fundamental importance of conversing with their children. ....
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22nd September, 2011
Man of the Century: US Priest Celebrates Mass for 100th Birthday
Deacon Greg Kandra A Pennsylvania priest has hit a remarkable milestone. Rev. Harry Lewis was born the year ....
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21st September, 2011
Earthquake in the Northeast, floods in Orissa: Caritas in the forefront
New Delhi (Fides) Caritas India is at the forefront in the emergency aid after two catastrophic events that,....
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20th September, 2011
Pope addresses agnostics in a televised speech in Germany
Germany (Romereports) This video of the pope is part of a four minute speech, which was recently aired by a Ge....
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20th September, 2011
Solidarity with No-nuke Protestors and a Call for Decommissioning of Nuclear Reactors
Press Release Solidarity with No-nuke Protestors and a Call for Decommissioning of Nuclear Reactors 20 Se....
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20th September, 2011
Pope tells Indian bishops not to be deterred by anti-Christian violence
Vatican City (CNA/EWTN News) Pope Benedict XVI has encouraged Indian bishops not to allow anti-Christian laws ....
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19th September, 2011
Violence Against Christians in India led by Political Motives says Bishop
Vatican City  (Fides) The new violence against Christians that takes place in Indian states like Madhya P....
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19th September, 2011
Pope to Engaged Couples: Don't Be Afraid of Marriage
ANCONA, Italy (Zenit) Benedict XVI is inviting couples to be confident in embarking on the path of matrimony, ....
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19th September, 2011
Bangalore Archbishop Recalls Ad Limina Visit; Urges Youth to Live by Values
Bangalore (Karnataka Sandesha) Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bangalore, on his return from the ad limina visit i....
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19th September, 2011
Pope Presents Eucharist as Solution to Social Woes
ANCONA, Italy (Zenit)   A person who can kneel before the Eucharist and receive Christ in Communion mus....
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16th September, 2011
Vatican offers Lefebvrians a 'personal prelature' if they come back to the Church
Vatican City, (Romereports) The Vatican made a generous offer to the Lefebvrians today. If the traditionalist group....
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15th September, 2011
"Duc in altum": the theme of 'Year of the Mission for the Church in Pakistan
Karachi(Agenzia Fides) "Church of Pakistan, Duc in altum" This is the theme of the Mission and Evang....
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15th September, 2011
Bishops' appeal: "No to death penalty and execution of Rajiv Gandhi's assassins"
Vatican City(Agenzia Fides) "As Church of India we are against death penalty and we ask for the salvation....
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13th September, 2011
Advani Visits Bandra Marian Shrine
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani visited the Marian shrine at Mount Mary's Basilica in Bandra, Mumba....
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12th September, 2011
Warmth and Care can Build Loving Religious Communities: Priest Psychologist Tells Women Religious
Vijayawada, (Sr. Benigna Menezes) A respectful integration of feeling is the key to a happy life, said the....
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12th September, 2011
Citizens Pray for Peace and Blasts Victims
Spokesperson Delhi Catholic Archdiocese, (Fr. Dominic Emmanuel SVD) Citizens of Delhi in collaboration with th....
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12th September, 2011
Kandhamal, Dalit Christian Issues Raised at National Integration Council Meeting
[The following is an abridged version of the points raised by Dr John Dayal, Secretary General, All India Christian....
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12th September, 2011
Mexican Catholic Website Hit by Cyber Attack
Mexico City, Mexico (CNA) The Catholic Multimedia Center website in Mexico was hit by a cyber attack on Sept. 7. Ha....
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12th September, 2011
Church opens nursing school in Bodoland
Guwahati (UCA News) Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati has said that true growth and general wellbein....
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9th September, 2011
James Thoppil Ordained Bishop of Kohima
Diocese of Kohima, (Fr. R.R.Graviour Augustine) Most Rev. James Thoppil was ordained Bishop of Kohima by th....
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7th September, 2011
International Literacy Day: 800 Million Illiterates in the World
New Delhi (CBCI News) International Literacy Day is being observed on  September 8. A UNESCO report of 201....
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7th September, 2011
Pakistani Christian Condemned for Blasphemy Tells Her Story
LISBON, Portugal (Zenit.org) A Pakistani Christian woman accused of blaspheming Mohammed and condemned to death ....
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7th September, 2011
PRESS STATEMENT - C.B.C.I. condemns bomb blast in New Delhi
PRESS STATEMENT C.B.C.I. condemns bomb blast in New Delhi The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI),....
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7th September, 2011
Mother Teresa is already a saint: Former Calcutta Archbishop
On September 5, we celebrated the 15th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death. Here is an interview with the archbish....
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7th September, 2011
Catholic Church attacked in Kerala: "We are exposed to different extremism", says the Bishop
Quilon (Agenzia Fides) - A Catholic church was attacked and devastated by vandals wearing masks in the diocese of Q....
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6th September, 2011
Cardinal Deskur Dies
New Delhi (CBCI News) Cardinal Andrzej Maria Deskur, President emeritus of the Pontifical Council of Social Com....
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5th September, 2011
IGNOU institutes six awards from CBCI Chair for Social Work students
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has instituted six awards from the CBCI (Catholic Bishops’ Conferenc....
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5th September, 2011
Blessed Mother Teresa Film Draw Crowds
A 200-strong audience gathered to watch the screening of a film on Mother Teresa during the ongoing film festival o....
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5th September, 2011
Mangalore: Bishop Unveils Diocesan Plans for Post Centenary Silver Jubilee
Mangalore (Daijiworld)  To mark the post centenary Silver Jubilee of the Diocese of Mangalore, the Bishop Dr A....
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5th September, 2011
Appreciate the girl child, says Church
On the occasion of the celebration of the "Girl Child Day" on September 8, the Church in Goa has urged th....
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5th September, 2011
Bishop Peter Thuruthikonam Dies
Bishop Peter Thuruthikonam, Bishop Emeritus of Vijayapuram diocese, died on Monday, September 5. Bishop Thurut....
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4th September, 2011
Seminar on New Media Technologies and Emerging Challenges in Communications
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) Commission for Social Communications, New De....
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3rd September, 2011
Vatican newspaper says mandatory sex ed programs don't work
When it comes to sex education programs, the Catholic Church is painted as old-fashioned and callous about teen pre....
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3rd September, 2011
A Hard Trip Home - Benedict XVI's Visit to Germany This Month Promises Protests, Surprises
In three weeks' time, Pope Benedict XVI will begin his first state visit to Germany -- an apostolic voyage that p....
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3rd September, 2011
Catholics pitch in to repair National Cathedral
WASHINGTON:  The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is donating $25,000 to help repair the Washington National....
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3rd September, 2011
“Sacred music reveals the 'harmonies of heaven”: Pope Benedict XVI
Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Sep 1, 2011 / 06:38 pm (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI has praised sacred music as a means of pra....
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3rd September, 2011
India's Bishops Brief Pope on Anti-Christian Violence
As the Catholic bishops of India make their ad limina visits to Rome, Pope Benedict XVI has shown a special conce....
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2nd September, 2011
Peruvian writer admits the West needs Catholicism
Mario Vargas Llosa, a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, recently wrote that the success of World Youth Da....
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2nd September, 2011
“Cradle Catholics haven't done enough to evangelize”: Pope Benedict XVI
Cradle Catholics haven't done enough to show people that God exists and can bring true fulfillment to everyone, Pop....
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2nd September, 2011
German anti-pope protesters challenge Berlin venue ruling
German groups planning to protest against Pope Benedict when he visits Berlin later this month said on Monday they ....
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2nd September, 2011
Spanish street to be named after Benedict XVI
The Spanish town of Pilar de la Horadada will name a street after Pope Benedict XVI in gratitude to residents who o....
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2nd September, 2011
Temporary cathedral of paper and cardboard for quake torn New Zealand town
(Romereports.com)  After a 6.3 magnitude earthquake devastated the town of Christchurch last February in Ne....
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2nd September, 2011
A Note from the Editor
Dear Visitor,  Welcome to the new website of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI)- www.cbci.i....
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2nd September, 2011
Filipinos Ready to Pray 1 Million Rosaries
MANILA, Philippines (Zenit.org).- The Family Rosary Crusade in the Philippines is spearheading a campaign to get 1 ....
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2nd September, 2011
Orissa victims welcome court order
Bubhaneswar, (UCA News)  Church people and activists in Orissa have expressed joy at a supreme court directiv....
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2nd September, 2011
World Congress of Catholic Gynecologists Begins in Rome
(Romereports.com) The World Congress of Gynecologists is meeting in Rome to discuss the dignity of motherhood. ....
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1st September, 2011
Benedict XVI: Art is a Doorway to God
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS)  Beautiful art is not just for cultural enrichment but is an important way t....
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1st September, 2011
Religious Freedom: The Barometer Takes a Turn for the Worse
Rome, (Sandro Magister)   A worldwide survey by the Pew Forum shows an increase in restrictions and violen....
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1st September, 2011
Historic Decision in Tirkey: Prime Minister Erdogan Returns Seized Property to Religious Minorities
Istanbul, (AsiaNews)  In a sudden twist, the Turkish Prime Minister Tayip Erdogan has decided to return t....
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1st September, 2011
More Wikileaks cables on Vatican released
(Romereports.com) Wikileaks has released 300 more unedited cables from the US State Department on their diplomacy w....
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1st September, 2011
Pope says God can be seen through art
(Romereports.com) During the general audience, Benedict XVI explained that through artwork mankind seeks to find a ....
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30th August, 2011
3 Months Before Papal Visit, Benin Votes to End Death Penalty
PORTO NOVO, Benin (Zenit.org) Benin took a step toward becoming the 17th African state to abolish the death penalt....
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30th August, 2011
Rimini '11 Closes With 800,000 Participants 2012 Theme: "By Nature, Man Is Relation With the Infinite"
RIMINI, Italy, (Zenit.org) With more than 320 speakers and some 800,000 participants, the 2011 Rimini meeting ....
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30th August, 2011
Italian Bishop: Ethics in Politics Is Urgent Youth Day Participants Are Hope for the Future
Rome, (Zenit.org) The president of the Italian Episcopal Conference says that the question of morals in le....
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30th August, 2011
Indian Born Archbishop Appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Japan
Pope Benedict XVI named Archbishop Joseph Chennoth as the apostolic nuncio in Japan. Archbishop Chennoth, 67, was b....
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26th August, 2011
Archbishop Concessao Clarifies His Stand on Anna Hazare Campaign
New Delhi, Aug.23 (CBCI News) Archbishop Vincent M. Concessao of Delhi who is also a founder member of &n....
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26th August, 2011
Karnataka attack rumors spread panic
Francis Rodrigues, Mangalore August 24.     Panic is spreading among Christians in Karnataka ....
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26th August, 2011
PHILIPPINES - Birth of a Center for Muslim-Christian dialogue in the great mosque in Manila
Manila (Agenzia Fides) - It is one of the fruits of extensive work on dialogue,carried out by Christians and Muslim....
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26th August, 2011
NEPAL - Church and NGOs: "No to anti-conversion laws, we need to protect religious freedom"
Kathmandu (Agenzia Fides) - The necessity to protect religious freedom in Nepal and say "no" to measures ....
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26th August, 2011
Press Release - Cardinal Gracias reiterates support for Anna Hazare, appeals for flexibility
New Delhi (CBCI News) The state of the health of Anna Hazare is causing great concern. I appeal strongly to ....
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25th August, 2011
Radio Veritas Asia South Asian Languages Plan Strategies to Strengthen Service and Effect Decentralization
New Delhi (CBCI News) The heads of the South Asian language services of Radio Veritas Asia (RVA) held a meeting her....
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25th August, 2011
Regional Secretaries of Social Communication Explore Ways to Improve Websites
New Delhi (CBCI News) Chairman of CBCI Office for Social Communications Bishop Chacko Thottumarickal svd urged the....
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14th August, 2011
Pope greets youths who will attend World Youth Day Madrid 2011 (Rome Reports)
Days before World Youth Day 2011 kicksoff, pope Benedict XVI sent his greetings to all youths  getting ready f....
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14th August, 2011
Church is ‘mother’ to the displaced
MANILA, (Vatican Radio) The Church in Asia playsthe role of “a responsible mother” to millions of indigenous and m....
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14th August, 2011
Caritas provides its network to pay Catholic school teachers' salaries
KINSHASA, Congo, (Agenzia Fides) The Catholic Church and the Congolese Statehave reached an agreement to facilitat....
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14th August, 2011
The relics of St. Therese of Lisieux, Patroness of the Missions, arrive in Peru
LIMA, Peru, (Agenzia Fides) In the context regarding the celebrations of 100 years ofpresence in Peru(1911-2011) o....
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14th August, 2011
Bishops of Hindi Region Plan to Strengthen Communication Ministry
ALLAHABAD (CBCI News)   28 Bishops of Hindi region and leaders ofsocial communication and representatives ot....
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14th August, 2011
Black Day Observed in New Delhi
NEW DELHI (CBCI News) August 10 was observed as a Black Day in New Delhi to protest against the government’s inac....
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