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Retirement Can Become a New Season of Purpose for ChristiansRetirement is often viewed as a time to step away from work and enjoy greater freedom. But for Christians, leaving a career does not necessarily mean…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D1f9e538e-5d4f-4859-9c3f-bdc36a9d63e6)
Why Are Christian Bookstores Making a Comeback?Independent bookstores are growing, while Christian bookstores face financial pressure. Kolas Christian Bookstore shows how shops can become spaces f…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D63586bac-1d34-409c-b15f-6736f48548e6)
Is Being “Nice” Always the Christian Thing to Do?Christianity Today explores how Christians should balance truth, love and kindness, arguing that biblical speech is not always gentle but must never…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D50d3b77b-0136-4b73-8a89-86b9d6f77b3e)
Howrah Christian Family Alleges Threats During Private Prayer MeetingA Christian family in Howrah’s Amta alleged that they were threatened and pressured to renounce their faith during a private prayer meeting at their…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D62ba343a-ad23-487b-96f2-92907564a60d)
Why Did Thousands of Christians Rally in Nagaland to Defend Their Rights?About 5,000 Christians gathered in Kohima for an ecumenical rally seeking religious freedom, freedom of conscience and constitutional rights, submitt…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D0db5c1f1-3733-4929-8457-e9c0f6fd02a0)
Can Better Healthcare Coordination Strengthen the Church’s Healing Mission?TCBC Health Commission held regional training in Kurnool to strengthen diocesan healthcare, networking, mental-health awareness, safeguarding and pas…
UN officials demand explanation for Iranian church seizureTwo UN experts have demanded Iran explain the confiscation of the country’s oldest Protestant church, it has emerged.International law resources
Nashville team uses AI to convert whole Bible into musical formA team of 70 people based in Nashville has used AI to convert the entire Bible into musical form. The project began when 28-year-old Micah Fiechter w…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D621dc194-dd1d-4ddf-9fe3-93d8a91942c7)
Mangaloreans Celebrate Record-Breaking Monthi Festh 2026 in New JerseyThe Mangalorean Catholic Association of the East Coast celebrated a record-breaking Monthi Festh in New Jersey, bringing families together for prayer…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D2334a636-5c58-40e8-aca3-b7229c0007a4)
Indian Catholic Journalists Reflect on Humanity, Truth and Journalism in the AI AgeMore than 100 Catholic journalists and media professionals gathered in Bengaluru for ICPA’s 31st National Convention, focusing on truth, dignity and…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D9d09bbc9-f25c-4895-b567-a302c30b9780)
Bishop Allwyn D’Silva Calls for Ecological Conversion at Mount Mary FeastBishop Allwyn D’Silva urged Christians at Mumbai’s Mount Mary Feast to embrace ecological conversion, linking care for creation with Christian faith…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3De7b1bf25-b318-4e56-9039-9a1065d65aec)
Saint Matthew: From Tax Collector to Apostle and EvangelistThe Sacred Space commentary reflects on Jesus calling Saint Matthew, his role among the Twelve Apostles, his traditional link to the Gospel of Matthe…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3De74b3c1b-fdb5-46d3-bfb6-565c2cd41cdc)
Franciscan Seminar in Raipur Explores Contemplation, Mysticism and Simple LivingA three-day Franciscan seminar in Raipur brought together 57 priests and religious to explore contemplation, mysticism, simplicity, fraternity and ca…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3De785b2e7-664a-4895-9470-bdfc8156ca8e)
India’s New Church Federation Weighs Joint Response to Proposed Funding-Law ChangesNFCI is considering a joint response to the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026. Around 45 Christian leaders met in Bengaluru to discuss funding laws,…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D80004fcc-52e9-4a91-a477-d53cd21bdaf7)
“Beyond Medicine: The Missionary Life of Henry Martyn Clark”Henry Martyn Clark (1859–1916) served as a missionary doctor in India, caring for people through medicine and the Gospel. His life showed deep Christ…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D6322458e-267b-4ce3-8e77-764b50e6d00a)
Youth Ministry Meeting Calls for Stronger Networking, Collaboration and AccompanimentThe 2026 Annual Youth Ministry Meeting in Meghalaya ended with a call for stronger networking, collaboration and accompaniment to better address the…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D9928d9cc-b960-4c22-97ee-1be5cdd18d4d)
Salesian Sister Annie Theyattil Celebrates 50 Years of Consecrated ServiceSalesian Sister Annie Theyattil, FMA, marked 50 years of religious profession at St. Sebastian’s Parish, Kurtumgarh, Odisha. Around 500 Catholics gat…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dc5f35c03-16e7-4ddb-be50-89e7b2238896)
Mumbai Parish Reflects on Water and Christian Responsibility During Season of CreationSt. Andrew Church in Bandra, Mumbai, marked the Season of Creation with a “Living Water” reflection, highlighting water’s spiritual value and the nee…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D3186cb9e-6646-438a-a08e-4b5f687aec3a)
Mission 2033 Brings Synodal Approach to Catechesis in Bihar RegionA two-day “Mission 2033” training programme in Patna brought together 31 priests, catechists and religious sisters to explore synodal and missionary…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D515f4ce8-9754-46c2-8478-dba0aad213c6)
SPCK Named Publisher of the Year After Strong Year of GrowthChristian publisher SPCK was named Publisher of the Year at the Christian Resources Together Awards 2026, while its books also won awards in audioboo…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D97e802eb-38d8-46b9-b37f-c14fff4fe358)
Shine Your Light Campaign Aims to Reach Millions of Lonely People This ChristmasThe Shine Your Light campaign aims to mobilise 5,000 UK churches this Christmas to reach people facing loneliness, especially older and younger gener…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dc481c2bc-2661-42bb-a1bf-5c0896b665d6)
Exeter Cathedral to Host First National Harvest of the Sea ServiceExeter Cathedral will host Britain’s first National Harvest of the Sea service on Oct. 11, bringing fishing communities, seafood workers and families…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D57e496db-1a7d-4f5e-a686-d31ba16532ad)
Most Practising Christians in the UK Are Evangelical, Study FindsA new Evangelical Alliance UK study finds 64% of practising Christians in the UK are evangelical. It also reports that UK evangelicals are relatively…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D828ae23c-ed79-400a-a8d6-d99ffe324f52)
Fr. Martin Sadiq Appointed Director of NISCORTFr. Martin Sadiq of Jalandhar Diocese was appointed NISCORT Director. With 20+ years in Catholic media, he will advance media education, digital evan…
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