India

In a moving expression of Christian solidarity, church leaders and faithful from various denominations gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral for an Ecumenical Condolence Prayer Service in New Delhi on April 28.

The historic Centenary Methodist Church on Lodhi Road became a vibrant center of unity and musical celebration as it hosted the much-anticipated Masih Mahotsav (Christ Festival) Musical Presentation.

A Requiem Mass for Pope Francis was celebrated this morning at St. Catherine’s Convent Chapel in Raikia, Kandhamal, Odisha, paying tribute to the late Pontiff’s remarkable legacy on April 27.

In a landmark move to enhance the synodal spirit within the Church in India, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has officially launched the Basilica Rectors Association.

The rectors of the 29 basilicas across India convened at Shanti Sadan, the CCBI Secretariat Extension in Benaulim, Goa, for a three-day national meeting aimed at renewing and strengthening their pastoral ministry.

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman in the western Indian state of Goa, launched the printed edition of “Pilgrims of Hope: Discerning the Synodal Path” at Shanti Sadan, the CCBI Secretariat Extension in Benaulim.

In a momentous step filled with reverence and spiritual hope, the Holy Family Sisters formally began the public devotion to their Founder, Fr. Faustino de Souza, during a solemn Eucharistic celebration held at their headquarters at Sancoale, Goa, on April 24.

On April 23, 2023, the Holy Family Chapel in Sancoale, Goa, was graced with a solemn and joyous celebration as Sr. Raiza Fernandes of Cansaulim made her final profession of perpetual vows as a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.

In a moving display of love and reverence, nearly a thousand students from St. Catherine’s Girls’ High School and Bijay High School gathered in Raikia, Kandhamal to pay tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at Casa Santa Marta, Vatican City.

With deep sorrow, the Archdiocese of Madurai in Tamil Nadu announces the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, on April 21.

India missed Pope Francis’ visit to the country.

Pope Francis mirrored the heart of Jesus and was committed to the poor, says an Indian cardinal.

In a moving Maundy Thursday celebration at the historic Santhome Cathedral Basilica—resting place of St. Thomas the Apostle—Archbishop George Antonysamy of Madras-Mylapore offered a powerful sign of inclusivity and compassion by washing the feet of society’s most marginalized on April 17.

The Archdiocese of Imphal celebrated its annual Chrism Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on the evening of April 15, drawing over 150 priests, 300 religious sisters, and numerous lay faithful.

The Commission for Canon Law and Other Legislative Texts of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has announced a new diploma course titled “Canon Law for a Synodal Church.”

On Palm Sunday, April 13, the youth of Our Lady of Rosary Church in Pondicherry led a successful Blood Donation and Free Medical Camp, marking a new milestone in their service journey.

The Conference of Religious Women India (CRWI) organized a training workshop for Catholic nuns to address challenges posed by sexual abuse, poor mental health, and suicidal tendencies.

An Indian Catholic nun is close to becoming blessed.

Delhi police refused permission for a Catholic procession on Palm Sunday on April 13.

Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Sonatan Kisku, aged 56, as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Dumka in Jharkhand, eastern India.