Indian Bishops Archives

Ex-high court judge sends legal notice seeking removal of Indian bishop

Jun 12, 2020

A retired Catholic high court judge has sent a legal notice to church authorities seeking the removal of a bishop, accusing him of crimes such as murder, corruption and moral turpitude, among others.

By Catholic News Service

Asian Youth Day officially off after India says it can’t host it

Feb 19, 2020

This year’s Asian Youth Day won’t happen, after complications kept India from hosting the event.

By Nirmala Carvalho

Indian Catholics: Court ruling on madrassas will affect Catholic schools

Jan 11, 2020

India’s Supreme Court has allowed the government to control the appointment of teachers in educational institutions run by religious minorities, a ruling church leaders say violates their right to manage such institutions.

By Catholic News Service

Indian bishop denies claims of misconduct, says accusers oppose reforms

Nov 7, 2019

A Catholic bishop in southern India has dismissed allegations of being a womanizer and fathering two children; he says the claims are a retaliatory response from priests opposed to his administrative reforms.

By Catholic News Service

Indian archbishop emphasizes ‘mission’ at pallium ceremony

Oct 15, 2019

When receiving his pallium from the papal representative to India, Archbishop Elias Gonsalves said it was a reminder that he must take upon his shoulders the suffering and pain of people, and also remain united with the pope and the teachings of the Church.

By Nirmala Carvalho

Fellow bishops clear Indian cardinal of wrongdoing in real estate deals

Jun 7, 2019

An Indian cardinal who faces multiple investigations for allegedly selling church land and incurring a multimillion-dollar loss has been cleared by his fellow bishops even though the Vatican has yet to rule on the case.

By Catholic News Service