CBCI

Northern Dioceses in India highlight the importance of pastoral and human responsibility towards the migrants.

Ash Wednesday begins on March 2, marking the 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving within the Catholic Church. Christian leaders have urged the faithful to pray for people suffering due to the war in Ukraine while calling for an unconditional ceasefire.

The Christian community in India will observe Martyrs Day–the anniversary of the assassination of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi—with nationwide fasting and prayers for the unity and progress of the country

The priest was taken from his residence at the Jesuit owned Bagaicha social center and then taken to Mumbai where a special court remanded him in judicial custody until October 23.