Catholic Syrian Bank moves closer to merger

The Catholic Church’s decade-long attempts to retain the identity of a bank it started some 90 years ago have failed as the Catholic Syrian Bank moved a step closer to merger with another bank.

State seeks Church’s help in drought relief

Jharkhand governor’s advisor met Cardinal Telesphore P. Toppo of Ranchi Aug. 30 seeking Church’s help to distribute food grains to the people affected by drought in most parts of the state.

BJP protests SC status to Dalit Christians

Pro-Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has threatened to launch an agitation against Andhra Pradesh State Assembly recommending Scheduled Caste status to Dalit Christians.

MP court says no to Surya Namaskar

The yoga exercise of ’surya namaskar’ should not be made compulsory in schools, ruled Madhya Pradesh High Court while hearing a petition filed by the Catholic Church.

Blair says Cherie inspired his conversion

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says his wife Cherie inspired his conversion from Anglican Church to Catholicism two years ago.

Italian premier’s tussle with Church worsens

 Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, who has been embroiled in a sex scandal for months, canceled his planned participation in a Catholic religious service for the remission of sins Friday after his presence was deemed problematic.

Mass on Korean beach helps holiday makers

A parish near a popular beach helped Catholic vacationers this summer fulfill their Sunday obligations, while giving parishioners a chance to evangelize at the same time.

Released Sri Lankan priests face dilemma

The five Catholic priests just released from refugee camps in the north are weighing whether they should return to the camps to serve there or work in parishes as their bishops have asked.

Protestant Churches complete 70 years of unity

 The Kerala Council of Churches (KCC), the ecumenical forum of protestant and Orthodx churches in the state, began an year-long programs to mark the 70th year of its inception.

Nepal Churches must speak united: Protestant leader

A prominent Protestant leader says ecumenism must be strengthened and that Christians in the country must be united in dealing with social, political and ethical issues.

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