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‘Sex crimes committed on impulse, offenders deserve chance for reform’, Catholic priests oppose death penalty for paedophiles

The Catholic Church is against the death penalty for any crimes, Bishop Jose Chittooparampil said.

Christian priest with self-proclaimed supernatural powers to heal others admitted to hospital for viral fever

According to the director of the centre, the hospitalised father possesses supernatural powers. who can heal others

Village officer issues order to demolish and remove crosses planted by Church on encroached land near Sabarimala

Crosses have been planted on the sacred lands of Panchalimedu, believed to be a place inhabited by Pandavas during the 12 years of exile.

Kerala govt transfers two police officers investigating rape case against Bishop Franco, nuns express shock and despair

Kottayam Superintendent of Police Harishankar and Vaikom Deputy SP Subash, who were the investigating officers in the Bishop Franco's rape case have been issued marching orders by the state government raising serious questions about possible attempts to sabotage the investigation. 

Kerala: Communist govt to withdraw award given to cartoonist for mocking rape accused Bishop Franco

The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council spokesperson Varghese Vallikkat, a priest, said the decision to give the award to the cartoon was “highly provocative and objectionable”.

The history of the Notre Dame: From a Pagan Temple to Gothic Cathedral

In a tragic event, the historic medieval Cathedral in Paris, Notre Dame, was ravaged by fire recently that caused colossal damage to the structure.

Goa BJP unit moves Election Commission to file a complaint against a Catholic priest for hate speech against the party

The Priest was found levelling unfounded allegations against the BJP President Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi in his video

Kerala nun who supported protest against rape accused Bishop Franco asked to leave congregation or face expulsion

The sister's who stood up against Bishop Franco have been constantly under the scanner facing several predicaments

Cardinal George Pell, third most senior Vatican official, sentenced to 6 years for sexually abusing minor boys

Ironically, George Pell was one of the inner circle of nine cardinals chose by Pope Francis to deal with issues such as sexual abuse of children by the clergy, fixing account books and financial reforms. The Pope had declined to remove Cardinal Pell after pressure mounted over the way in which the Church was handling such issues.

Franco Mulakkal case: Congregation issues second canonical warning letter to Sister Lucy Kalapura asking her to ‘shed her nonconformity’

FCC had earlier issued a warning to Sister Lucy Kalapura for participating in a protest against the rape accused Bishop Franco

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