The final farewell to Bishop Devprasad Ganawa, who passed away at the age of 74, provides an opportunity to remember his significant contribution to the empowerment of indigenous communities within the Indian Church.
Thousands of young people are back on the streets to protest the actions of the Election Commission following investigations into the purging of the voters’ list. The auxiliary bishop of Bombay calls for democratic participation that is “impartial, transparent and accountable”.
The Sri Lankan government marked World Habitat Day observed yesterday by announcing 30,000 new homes by 31 December. Yet, some people in the Western Province have been waiting for generations for a real solution amid countless promises.
Marking the 800th anniversary of the saint's passing, two African tortoises became unexpected guests at a blessing of the animals in Malaysia. The Franciscan message continues to inspire communities across Asia, from Borneo to Pakistan, where the commitment to interfaith dialogue is being renewed.
More than 5,000 people linked to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have set out from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province following the breakdown of negotiations with the central government. The points of contention concern security in the province and the conditions of their leader, who has been in prison since 2023.
In his message for the harvest festival Agera, Archbishop Rodrigues urged people to show solidarity with communities in Maharashtra who are grappling with the consequences of insufficient rainfall. Severe problems are affecting 75 per cent of the region. He called for support measures and an agricultural system that does not leave farmers behind.
The Little Flower Minor Seminary, the oldest in the country, is celebrating its centenary. Archbishop D’Cruze: “May it never stand empty.” Former seminarian: “It helped us find our way in life.” Since 1925, 5,000 young men have been trained to serve the Church and society, including around 200 priests.
To mark World Children's Day, the government announced measures against child labour, alongside new steps to combat cyberbullying. Parents are also being urged to exercise greater caution when sharing images of their children on social media.
While 71.8 per cent of workers who moved to southern India report a better quality of life following migration, 73.3 per cent face obstacles in accessing social welfare benefits. Healthcare, employment contracts, and awareness of their rights remain key areas of vulnerability.
Despite its target of 70 per cent renewable energy by 2030, Colombo has suspended the feed-in tariff scheme for surplus energy. This is a setback for small-scale consumers, who will struggle to recoup their investment under this system. Meanwhile, a floating solar farm has been launched in Dambulla.
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay announced that his government would adopt the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP); in 2024, this metric valued the services provided by the country's ecosystems at US$ 6.2 billion. This new measure will sit alongside GDP and Gross National Happiness (GNH) in assessing the nation's development.
The meeting on 28 September between the nuncio and the Archbishop of Dhaka and the Minister of Education was deemed “extremely positive”. There are at least a thousand Catholic schools nationwide, often in remote areas. Guarantees were sought regarding their administration, and attention was drawn to the new registration requirements.
The account of Sister Lenita D’Souza, an Indian doctor with the Sisters of Maria Bambina, who has been on the front line alongside a driver and three nurses in helping the victims of the disaster that struck a month ago. ‘If we don’t get the children back to school, we will soon lose an entire generation. We must rebuild not only homes but also lives.’
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