Bangalore, October 6, 2024 (CCBI): Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad, a 51-year-old Indian priest from the Syro-Malabar Archdiocese of Changanacherry, Kerala, has been elevated to the rank of Cardinal. Msgr. Geroge Jacob has been responsible for organizing Pope Francis’ international travels since 2020. He is amongRead More →
New Delhi, September 28, 2024 (CCBI): The Vatican has appointed Dr. Freya Francis (27), from Coimbatore, India, to the International Youth Advisory Body (IYAB). This appointment, announced on September 25, 2024, by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, represents a significant move in theRead More →
Bangalore, September 11, 2024 (CCBI) – The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has launched its new National Pastoral Plan, titled “Journeying towards a Synodal Church: Mission 2033.” The plan was officially released by Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the CCBI, during aRead More →
Bangalore, 11 September 2024 (CCBI): Fr. Rudolph Raj Pinto, O.C.D. (48), a member of the Karnataka Province of the Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD), has been appointed as the new Secretary of the CCBI Commission for Liturgy. The appointment was made during the Executive CommitteeRead More →
Bangalore, September 10, 2024: The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) launched a set of 115 school textbooks along with electives/non-core curriculum books for CBSE and ICSE schools at an event, held at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, on September 10,Read More →