By our religious Correspondent Kochi: The head of the Syro-Malabar church (SMC) Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil has been appointed by Pope Francis to a ten-member special Vatican committee on Eastern rite Churches. “It is a major recognition to the Syro-Malabar Church”, head-quartered here, the official spokesperson for the SMC , Fr Antony Vadakkekara said. Read More…
By our foreign religious correspondent Jakarta: In a rare act of humility and lowliness, Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of Bogor (Indonesia) declined the honor of being elevated to cardinal in the en suing Consistory (Solemn meeting of Roman Catholic Cardinals convoked and presided over by the pope) on December 07, 2024. This was perhaps the Read More…
By our Foreign religious correspondent Vatican City: The provisional agreement for appointment of bishops in between the Vatican and China has been extended further for its validity of four years from October 22, the Vatican sources said. “In the light of the consensus arrived for an effective application of the Provisional Agreement regarding the Appointment Read More…
In his triumphant return, Donald Trump addressed supporters with bold plans for his upcoming term, having secured victories in pivotal swing states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Declaring himself the “45th and 47th President,” Trump outlined his ambitions for an American revival, with a focus on economic strength, energy independence, and national security. He Read More…
By our Foreign Correspondent Vatican City: Pope Francis cut the salaries of the cardinals working at the Vatican again , effective from November 01, 2024. According to the Italian ANSA News agency, the prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, informed the cardinals of the Holy Father’s decision in a letter on October 18, almost Read More…
Today, November 5, millions of Americans head to the polls in a fiercely competitive 2024 U.S. presidential election, with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris facing off against Republican Donald Trump. Key battleground states like Pennsylvania and Arizona are expected to play pivotal roles in determining the next president, adding intensity to a tight race. Both candidates Read More…
By Our Religious Correspondent London : Christians’ suffering increased due to violence ,discrimination and other human rights abuses around the world according to CAN reported released here on October 22. Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (CAN) launched “ Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2022-24 “ at Read More…
By Our Foreign Correspondent Washington: The Republican Party’s candidate for US Presidential election on Nov 05 played with the Hindutwa trump card for votes of Indian Americans. Diwali, the festival of lights, in India has logged lime light for the US Presidential election as the New York state had declared an official holiday for Diwali Read More…
By our foreign Correspondent Washington: With declaring a official holiday in New York state on November One on account of Diwali, a national festival of lights , it has been made an international festival. Diwali was being celebrated in India to commemorate the killing of Narakaasura by Lord Sree Krishna, according to legend. According to Read More…
In a major disruption for holiday travelers, Air India has announced the cancellation of 60 flights to the United States planned for November and December. This announcement comes during a peak travel season and notably affects key routes, including five weekly flights from Delhi to Washington, D.C., and seven weekly flights from Delhi and Mumbai Read More…