Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Archives

Eastern Catholic churches are one in faith, says U.S. Syro-Malabar bishop

Feb 17, 2020

While the Eastern Catholic churches have different liturgies that highlight centuries-old cultural and religious traditions, they all remain united in their commitment to serve Christ and his church, said Bishop Jacob Angadiath of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas of Chicago.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Syro-Malabar synod asks Indian state to distribute minority grants fairly

Jan 17, 2020

The synod of India’s Syro-Malabar Church has appealed to the Kerala state government to stop discriminating against Christians when it distributes benefits intended for religious minorities.

By Catholic News Service

Head of Syro-Malabar Church stripped of administrative responsibility in archdiocese

Aug 30, 2019

After a scandal over a land deal has caused a revolt among the clergy of Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, Pope Francis has permanently stripped administrative power from the cardinal who heads the India-based Syro-Malabar Church.

By Nirmala Carvalho

Catholic priests in India protest cardinal’s return

Jul 24, 2019

India’s Catholic Church, already rocked by allegations that a bishop raped a nun, is facing an uprising by hundreds of priests against one of the country’s four cardinals following his reinstatement by Pope Francis.

By Emily Schmall and Nicole Winfield

Syro-Malabar bishops urge unity in the face of ongoing crises

Jul 13, 2019

Bishops from the Syro-Malabar Church in Northeast India have called for peace and unity in the Eastern-rite Church as it faces a series of scandals in its home base in the state of Kerala.

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