Pope Francis was one of the most popular popes in decades and a towering figure on the world stage. The outspoken Pope addressed not just Catholics but the men and women of our time. The…
Let the cry of the Dalit Christians reach…
By DCD Reporter It is the eve of the Feast of Saint Devasagayam, alias Lazarus. Pope Francis has announced the appointment of five bishops and an auxiliary bishop in India. Fr. Valan Arasu for the Diocese…
VCK party chief at ‘Caste in Christianity’ book…
By Robancy A Helen Caste in Christianity is an unbelievable concept, though it is practiced within. Caste discrimination is a grave social sin, declares the Dalit Empowerment Policy of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India…
Reimagining the synod’s preparation and dynamics
By Felix Wilfred The extensive preparation leading up to the synod has proven to be of great value and impact. It has awakened the Church to become more participatory and attuned to the fundamental truth that…
Synodal Church and the Dalit Christians in India
By Prof. Mary John It would be a farce of the Synodality Journey by the Catholic Church in India if it did not address the casteism and discrimination against Dalit Christians and end these, says…
“Our bodies have become a desert:” Cry of…
By A. Savarirajan, *Translated from Tamil by Sr. Robancy A Helen Ph.D Sengamedu is a mission station of Mugaiyur parish in the Archdiocese of Pondicherry-Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, south India. The village has the Church of Our…
Catholic village in Tamil Nadu reports caste discrimination,…
By DCD Desk Ayyampatti is a Catholic village in the diocese of Tiruchirappalli in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Christian Dalits of the village filed a case in the High Court of Madras—Madurai…
Catholic nun in Tamil Nadu bags the State…
By Robancy A Helen Every year, the Union and the State governments honour the teachers for their outstanding performance and service in the field of education. The state of Tamil Nadu has awarded the Dr.…
Nun wins award for best reportage on Dalit,…
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Aug 20, 2023: A Catholic nun from southern India has won this year’s award for best reportage on Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) that…