Bishop Lobo said, “The Jubilee Yātra, Pilgrimage of Hope, is not just a gathering; it is a transformative experience that aims to bring priests, religious, and lay faithful together on a shared path of reflection, renewal, and rekindling hope."
Atoli Sema said, "To stop the rape culture, normal candlelight or rally or mere punishment will not help. I want to call upon the country rulers that there should be a strict rule to punish rapists.”
Sr. Margret said, " This event is conducted to show we are always with you all in your thick and thin life situations and will continue to support and pray continually."
The Archbishop Dominic Lumon of Imphal has appealed for relief for the suffering people in Manipur; the state has witnessed unprecedented violence and turmoil in recent weeks.
Pope Francis appointed 63-year-old Bishop Alex Joseph Vadakumthala as Bishop of Kannur, Kerala, and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Kottapuram on May 1 after accepting the resignation of Most Rev. Joseph Karikkassery.
On April 11, 2023, around 3 am, the Manipur Government of India evicted three Christian churches from the tribal colony of Imphal in the northeast state of India's Manipur, including the Evangelical Baptist Convention Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church Manipur, and the Catholic Holy Spirit Church.
"It demonstrated his support for the minority," said Father Francis, adding, "This is the message we receive from the prime minister: that he cares deeply about us and the minorities."
The protesters expressed serious concern over attack on persons, churches and institutions and registration of malicious FIRs against Christians along with illegal detentions and non-registration of FIRs despite complaints filed by victims.
Cardinal Mario Grech conveyed the greetings of Pope Francis to his brother bishops in India and told the gathering that the Holy Father is appreciative of the commitment of the Indian bishops. Emphasizing the Synodal consultation and the very theme of the ongoing CBCI Meeting, “Synodality: The Call to be a Synodal Church,” the Papal Representative urged the participants to delve deeply into the Acts of the Apostles, for in it the first mention of the Synodal Church.
The 4th Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Northeast Regional Youth Convention concluded successfully on October 26 amid rain and inclement weather.
