Rectors of Catholic basilicas across India are meeting in Pondicherry, south India, to strengthen collaboration and pastoral ministry among the country's major centers of faith and pilgrimage.
The Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore in southern India launched the Archdiocesan Academy for Competitive Examinations (A2CE) on Feb. 19 to prepare Christian students for state and central government competitive examinations.