# chhotebhai The term “Love Jihad” is an oxymoron, a contradiction in terms. Jihad is derived from the Arabic word Jahada that literally means accomplishing
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Month: February 2025
Book Review: Hope: The Autobiography by Pope Francis
Translated by Richard Dixon. Penguin Viking. 320 pp. ₹1099.00. Paperback. The Servant of God, Romano
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The Enduring Legacy of Pope Francis: A Call to Simplicity and Solidarity
As Pope Francis battles with his illness, he has emerged as a beacon of hope, embodying the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. His papacy
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Hope as Diplomacy: Steering Through Political Polarisation
By Lavoisier Fernandes I recently came across a thought-provoking statement by Jesuit priest Thomas Reese in one of his articles for the National Catholic Reporter:
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‘Faith Always Overcomes Our Fears,’ Says Indian Missionary Priest
In this exclusive interaction with Indian Catholic Matters Editor Verghese V Joseph, Fr. Anthony Swamy, a young missionary priest from Bangalore serving in Northeast India,
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Christian Women Leaders Appeal to President of India on Escalating Persecution
New Delhi: A collective of Christian women leaders, accompanied by religious figures and community representatives, have urgently appealed to President Droupadi Murmu via email, raising
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A Joyous Thanksgiving and Welcoming Eucharist for Archbishop John Rodrigues in Bombay
Fr Nigel Barret – Mumbai, February 11, 2025 – The Archdiocese of Bombay witnessed a historic and jubilant celebration on Tuesday as the faithful gathered at
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Dream Big, Dream True: Salesian Sister Wins Golden Book Award for Uplifting Self-Help Guide
Mumbai: In a celebration of literary excellence and impactful self-help literature, Sr. Teresa Joseph FMA, a Salesian Sister from Mumbai, and a contributing author for
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Jharkhand: A Living Testament of Faith – Khunti Diocese Hosts 5,000 Devoted Mothers
Gaurebera, Jharkhand: About 5,000 Catholic mothers gathered in a remarkable display of faith at the 27th Convention of the Khunti Diocese Catholic Mahila Sangh, held
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Sister Virginia L, MSC: From Classroom to Prison
“I pray to the Holy Spirit constantly, asking for guidance in reaching out to those who could benefit from our services here. The Holy Spirit
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Jubilee of Joy: The Pereira Family Picnic Celebrates 50 Years of Connection
By Elvita Lobo & Larissa Rodrigues – Imagine being part of a three-day picnic with 134 people, spanning generations, engaging in a variety of activities:
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From Fans to Followers: Embracing True Discipleship in Christ
ML Satyan – During the inaugural session of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India’s (CCBI) 36th Plenary Assembly at the XIM University in Bhubaneswar,
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