Nirmala Carvalho

On the eve of his installation as Archbishop of the new Major Church of Trivandrum, Mgr Baselios talks about faith, the future and Benedict XVI.

In Tamil Nadu, the Church is committed to reconstruction. For Archbishop Augustine, bringing trust and hope to the victims is the most important mission. Permanent housing is needed but the state government is not allocating building permits even though the monsoon season is near.

Four months after the tsunami, reconstruction is making little progress. Electoral interests and corruption are slowing down fund distribution. The state is handing out funds that belong to others.

Dalits' desperation and poverty are being exploited, says Orissa Bishop. Pentecostals are also doing the same.

We don't want the situation to deteriorate even more, says Archbishop of Imphal.

Mgr Percival Fernandez, Secretary General of the Bishops' Conference of India, enthusiastically comments the election of Benedict XVI.

Mother Teresa to be canonised under Benedict XVI, says Sister Nirmala

Enthusiastic comments from bishops and theologians about the election of Benedict XVI: great news which will encourage inter-religious dialogue. The widespread desire for spirituality needs clear-cut direction.

Indian theologian believes greater acculturation can occur if we recognise that within the Church diversity is not opposed to unity.

Anti-conversion campaign by Hindu fundamentalists

India mourns the death of the Pope who beatified Mother Teresa and honoured Gandhi

Both "missionaries with an intense and total love for God and men"; both spoke out against abortion.