Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed immense pride over the elevation of Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad as a Cardinal by Pope Francis. The ceremony took place at the Vatican, marking Koovakad’s distinguished role within the global Catholic Church. The Prime Minister emphasized that this recognition is a proud moment for India, especially for the Christian community. Read More…
Indian delegation sent by Hon PM Narendra Modi and led by George Kurian, Hon Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries & AHD called on Pope Francis at Vatican ahead of consecration of Cardinal Mar George Jacob Koovakad at St Peter’s Basilica. The delegation included Kodikunnil Suresh, Hon. MP, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Hon MP, Read More…
By our religious Correspondent New Delhi: There is no possibility for Pope Francis to make a visit to India next year, though the Prime Minister of India , Narendra Modi had invited the Pope twice since October 2021. Both the invitations had been accepted gladly by the Pope, according to Cardinal Designate George Jacob Koovakad Read More…
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 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…
By Our Foreign correspondent Washington : Pope Francis waded into the U.S. Presidential elections during press conference on the flight back to Rome on Sept 13, saying of the choice between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, “One must choose the lesser of two evils. Who is the lesser of two evils? That Read More…