14+ hour, 1+ min ago  (274+ words) Chennai, June 18, 2026: The Madras High Court has stayed the construction of a proposed church near the Mariyamman Temple in Coimbatore, observing that concerns regarding "mala fide intentions" could not be ruled out. A division bench comprising Justices G R Swaminathan…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (440+ words) Vasai, June 16, 2026: More than 350 catechists from across the Diocese of Vasai came together at Christ the King Church, Bolinj, on June 14 for the Catechists" Gathering 2026, a vibrant event dedicated to renewing the Church"s mission of faith formation and equipping…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (230+ words) Vatican City, June 13, 2026: Pope Leo XIV has approved new Statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, strengthening the Church's commitment to safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons while promoting accountability and transparency across the universal Church. The Pontifical…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (484+ words) MYSURU, June 11, 2026: Christians from various denominations gathered in Mysuru for the monthly Breakfast Fellowship Meeting of the United Christian Forum (UCF), where Bishop Francis Serrao of Mysore called on believers to remain firmly rooted in Christ, emphasizing that genuine Christian…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (583+ words) As the Feast of the Sacred Heart approaches, many Catholics may wonder how they can celebrate it in a meaningful way. Here are five beautiful and creative ways to honour the Sacred Heart and deepen your relationship with Christ. One…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (419+ words) Mumbai, May 30, 2026: The Archdiocese of Bombay has issued a pastoral directive clarifying that the Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ (ECCI) is not part of the Catholic Church led by Pope Leo XIV, following confusion caused by social media posts and…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (336+ words) Flores da Cunha, Brazil, May 28, 2026: A devastating fire reduced the historic Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora de Lourdes to ruins, leaving the Catholic community of southern Brazil in shock and grief. The blaze erupted on May 25 while renovation work was being…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (297+ words) AIZAWL, MIZORAM " In a significant step toward strengthening grassroots pastoral plans, Rev. Fr. Vijay Machado, Executive Secretary of the CCBI Commission for Faith Formation, visited the Diocese of Aizawl on May 24, 2026. The visit aimed to observe and support the local…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (226+ words) Bangalore, Karnataka, May 23, 2026: The Archdiocese of Bangalore is set to host Pentecost Night Vigil 2026 on the night of May 2324, inviting the faithful across the city to gather for an extended celebration of prayer, worship and spiritual renewal focused on the…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (296+ words) Manipur, May 16, 2026: "I have forgiven the perpetrator" " the words of Haominlun Sitlhou, son of slain pastor Fr. V. Sitlhou, have emerged as a powerful testimony of faith, forgiveness, and hope for peace in violence-hit Manipur. Speaking during the burial ceremony held…...