As the universal Church entered a period of solemn anticipation, the Catholic Bishops of India gathered in Bangalore to offer a Holy Mass for the election of the new Pope.
In a spirit of communion and reverence, the Catholic Bishops of India held a Requiem Mass for Pope Francis, mourning his passing and honoring his profound impact on the universal Church.
Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), released the four volumes titled "Guidance of Prayer for the Holy Year 2025" on July 29, 2024, at the Archbishop's House in Panjim, Goa.
“As we reflect on the successful national laity conference, we anticipate continued growth and the role of the laity within the Church in India,” said Fr. Anthony Fernandes.
Cardinal Tagle, the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, encouraged the bishops to tell the story of love in order to promote communion and participation in the Church and the society.
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.
