Indian Church Leaders Plead for Protection Amid ‘Relentless Attacks’ On Christians
The ACF lamented that there have been several attacks on Christian institutions 'demanding the removal of faith-revered statues and pictures.'
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Liturgical Conflict Resurfaces in Troubled Indian Syro-Malabar Archdiocese
The fierce dispute over whether to face the altar during part of the Mass has been exacerbated by recent curial appointments made by the archdiocese’s apostolic administrator.
Papal Christmas Deadline Over Syro-Malabar Rift is Met, but Indian Archdiocese Simmers
Synodal and papal exhortations for the Church to unify under one Mass led to several protests from clergy and laypeople.
New Bishop Named for U.S. Syro-Malabar Eparchy
There are some 4 million Syro-Malabar Catholics in the world, mainly in India, making it the second largest Eastern Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Asks Opponents of Syro-Malabar Uniform Liturgy to Take ‘Painful Step’ of Accepting Change
This is the second time that Pope Francis has intervened directly in the liturgical debate. Priests of the Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly will reportedly discuss the Pope’s letter at a meeting on April 5.
India’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church to Adopt ‘Uniform’ Liturgy
The announcement said the “uniform” or unified system of celebrating the Mass will come into effect starting on Nov. 28, the Feast of the Annunciation.
In Wake of Video Appeal, Indian Christians Clamor for Salesian Priest’s Release
Father Tom Uzhunnalil, who was abducted last March in Yemen, asked Pope Francis to ‘please take care of my life.’
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in India Celebrates Twin Canonizations
Sts. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Euphrasia Eluvanthingal were added to the communion of saints Nov. 23 at the Vatican.
