PM Modi was conferred with Cyprus's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, named after the first Cyprus President, Archbishop Makarios III. The PM dedicated the honour to 140 crore Indians and friendly relations between the two nations.
In a post on X, Jairam "In the context of today's geopolitics it is worthwhile to recall that India's championing of the independence of Cyprus in the 1950s and thereafter became a sore point in our bilateral relations with Turkey," the Congress leader said.
Former Archbishop of Bombay, Cardinal Oswald Gracias, on Monday condoled the demise of Pope Francis, whom he recalled as a person continuously engaged in promoting peace, compassion, and for the poor.
Archbishop of Hyderabad, Cardinal Poola Anthony, on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, and describing him as a "shepherd to the universal Church and a prophetic voice of mercy, justice, and peace in the world".
"He is a man who is with the people. The last ceremony he participated in was a celebration of faith with the people on Easter," he said. After nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale the process of choosing the next pope begins.
Palm Sunday is a significant feast day in Christianity. It marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It is celebrated on the Sunday before Easter and is recognized by various Christian denominations. This year, Easter will be celebrated on Apr
Priests and devotees held a protest on Saturday in front of the Archbishop's house of the Ernakulam Angamaly Archdiocese of Syro-Malabar Church. They alleged that Apostolic Administrator Mar Bosco Puthur (Bishop) and his collaborators appointed priests with a criminal background as curia mem
Priests and devotees held a protest protest in front of the Archbishop's house of the Ernakulam Angamaly Archdiocese of Syro-Malabar Church on Saturday.
"Yesterday, we had the great occasion of the presence of PM Modi for the Christmas celebration organised by CBCI. It is really a recognition when PM Modi came for the Christmas celebration for the first time...We told the PM that we are happy that he has come," Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhat
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren along with his wife and JMM leader Kalpana Soren visited Archbishop Vincent Aind's residence here on Sunday ahead of Christmas.
Goa Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai hosted a reception for a nine-member delegation from the Vatican led by His Eminence Archbishop George Jacob Koovakad, Cardinal-elect. The governor presented the delegation with copies of the Bhagavad Gita.
The 114th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa was celebrated at the Mother House, Missionaries Of Charity on Monday. Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee paid homage to the Mother on this occasion.