missionary outreach

More than a quarter century after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his sons were burned alive, the prospect of Dara Singh’s release has stirred anxiety in Manoharpur, where memories of the killings remain raw

More than a quarter century after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his sons were burned alive, the prospect of Dara Singh’s release has stirred anxiety in Manoharpur, where memories of the killings remain raw

Leo XIV has become the new Pope. He is the first US head of the Catholic Church. He urged the church to fight the lack of faith. He delivered his first homily. He spoke about the importance of faith. He also addressed the divisions within the Church. The world is watching his next moves. He faces challenges like uniting the Church.

Christmas is a fortnight away, but the missionary schools and colleges are already in the grip of the festive fever.

Mallika Dutt Kallingal NEW DELHI: Christmas is a time for giving. A time not only to enjoy oneself but to spread the message of peace and goodwill. But often in the rush and excitement of gifts and goodies people tend to forget that Christmas for the not-so-fortunate may not be so merry after all.

The Lombard Memorial (Mission) Hospital will be flagging off its centenary year celebrations on Wednesday. Dr Sushil Jathanna, director of the hospital told reporters on Monday that the inaugural function will include a blood donation camp at 9 am, a Thanksgiving Service at 3pm and the inauguration of the new block of the College of Nursing at 5pm.

Leo XIV visited an Augustinian sanctuary near Rome Saturday in his first outing since being made pope, after telling cardinals he intended to follow his predecessor's path as pontiff, praising Francis's "complete dedication to service". He praised Francis's "complete dedication to service and to sober simplicity of life", according to a transcript of the gathering published by the Vatican.

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, succeeding the late Pope Francis. Addressing a large crowd from St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV called for peace and honored his predecessor. The 69-year-old, originally from Chicago, brings global experience from his missionary work in South America and is expected to continue Pope Francis' reforms.

Narendra Modi’s remark on religious tolerance is widely being seen as an assurance to the minorities in general and government’s outreach to Christians in particular in the wake of recent attacks on churches.

The party and parivar’s strategy is to try and foster a collective identity for all Adivasis

On that narrow artery to Navy Nagar, at the place where the erstwhile Colaba and Wodehouse Roads converge at Colaba Post Office, stands a small, Victorian neo-Gothic church that doesn't announce itself in the grand way of its brethren.

As the authorities stepped up their outreach to members of the Tablighi Jamaat on Friday, 100 more from Tamil Nadu tested Covid-19 positive among those who attended a congregation of the group in Delhi last month.

Melvin G Perscy, a first year BCom student of Loyola College, Chennai knows whom to turn to when he has a problem, be it academic or personal. Always willing to help Perscy is his mentor A Marcus, a professor of commerce.