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Pope Leo XIV pledged to prioritize peace in the Middle East and Ukraine, emphasizing support for eastern rite churches facing persecution. He acknowledged the exodus of Christians from conflict zones and vowed Vatican assistance in reconciliation efforts. Leo also spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, reaffirming his stance against Russia's actions.

Metropolitan Athanasius Yohan I's remains to be brought to India by May 20 for public viewing. Funeral at St Thomas Believers Eastern Church Cathedral on May 21. Decision in interim Episcopal Council on Friday night.

A statue of the late Pope John Paul II will be installed in the compound of Holy Name Cathedral, next to the Catholic archbishop's house, at Colaba in February.

The Syro-Malabar Church's land-buying spree abroad continues.The latest property to come to the fold of the church is 15 acres in Melbourne, Australia.

As Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry arrives in Rome for the consistory that would elevate him to the College of Cardinals, here in Kerala, the Syro-Malabar church's hopes are flying high.

The recent row in Kerala over the last rites of a Covid-19 victim could lead to more Christians cremating the dead

Pope John Paul gave India three cardinals who would now take part in the election of his successor.

Had the route proposed by Rites been followed, the East-West Metro would have passed right through Raj Bhavan, a three-storey mosque and within 100 metres of St Andrew's Church.

Pope Leo XIV, in his early actions as pontiff, met with the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, reaffirming his call for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war. He received a list of prisoners held by Russia and expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people, advocating for prisoner release and the return of children to their families.

The Holy Church of Nazareth at Armenian Street off Burrabazar is bustling with activity.It's time for celebration and merriment for the 200-odd Armenians in the city.Yes you heard it right, .

Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome. Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad attended the funeral. He wore a white cloak, different from other priests. This sparked curiosity online. Koovakad is the first Indian Cardinal appointed by Pope Francis. He serves as Prefect for Interreligious Dialogue. His white cloak represents the Syro-Malabar Church. This church follows East Syriac traditions.

As relatives grieved and the body of the third victim of the Nepal church bombing was consigned to flames, police said they had arrested the Nepali woman who planted the bomb that killed three people at prayer.

The last rites of Anuhya (23), whose body was found off the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai on January 16, were performed at the Saint Mary's church graveyard.

When the British started building around the Lal Dighi in what was then called Dalhousie Square, Dilli' was just about emerging from its haveli culture' from within the folds of the Red Fort and Mumbai stood for the seven fishing villages on the coast of Arabian Sea

Dina Nath Batra doesn't like birthday candles and cakes. One of the textbooks this right-wing activist has got the Gujarat government to foist on its students states that blowing out candles is not a good omen in India.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested the Vatican as a potential venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, following Pope Leo XIV's commitment to ending the conflict. Rubio met with Cardinal Zuppi to discuss the Vatican's possible role, emphasizing its humanitarian efforts like prisoner swaps and the return of Ukrainian children.