3+ hour, 6+ min ago  (882+ words) This is the first of a three-part series on Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo's first encyclical. Ahmedabad, May 31, 2026: On 25 May 2026, Pope Leo released his first encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas' (Magnificent Humanity): On Safeguarding the Human Person in the time of Artificial Intelligence…...

2+ day, 41+ min ago  (311+ words) By Matters India Reporter Mumbai, May 30, 2026: The Archbishop of Bombay has issued a "Pastoral Letter" warning the faithful about confusion surrounding "The Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ" and stressing it "is not in full communion with the Catholic Church." Addressed…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (892+ words) Kolkata, May 26, 2026: Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity) is a landmark text that situates the Catholic Church's social teaching within the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and digital transformation. It is both theological and pastoral, drawing on…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (528+ words) By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 26, 2026: The Catholic Bishops" Conference of India"s (CBCI) Council for Women has expressed profound sorrow at the death of Sister Lilly Francis, a pioneering advocate for women"s empowerment in the Church and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (870+ words) Ahmedabad, May 22, 2026: The Catholic Church observed the 60th World Day of Social Communications on 17 May 2025. In his first message for this significant day, Pope Leo XIV focussed on the need and importance of "Preserving Human Voices and Faces. The message which…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (650+ words) New Delhi, May 18, 2026: Delhi Archdiocese celebrated the 60th World Communications Day on the feast of the Ascension, with Auxiliary Bishop Deepak Valerian Tauro reminding the faithful that "each of us is called to be humanly communicative persons." Speaking at Sacred Heart…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (244+ words) By Matters India Reporters Warangal, May 9, 2026: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Vijaya Paul Reddy Duggimpudi, 61, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Warangal. He becomes the fourth Bishop of the diocese. Born on Jan. 8, 1965, in Manugonda, Telangana, Bishop-elect…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (371+ words) By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, May 8, 2026: The Vatican has praised the National Synodal Assembly of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), describing it as "a powerful witness" for both the Church and society. The assembly was held…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (507+ words) By Matters India Reporter Vatican City, April 6, 2026: Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Easter "Urbi et Orbi" message from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, urging Catholics worldwide to embrace peace and reject violence. Speaking to tens of thousands…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (457+ words) Thrissur, April 9, 2026: Trichur Archdiocese in Kerala has taken another step in expanding services for people with disabilities, inaugurating the first fully accessible Via Crucis Tactilis for blind and visually impaired devotees at the Our Lady of Dolours Shrine Basilica. The…...