On January 7 (Tuesday), Pope Francis accepted the early resignation of Bishop Dominique Rey of Fréjus-Toulon, following years of Vatican scrutiny regarding his ordination practices using pre-Vatican II liturgical books and other concerns.
A priest from the Archdiocese of Manila has made a study on the nominal and lapsed Catholics in the Philippines and its results will be presented on July 15.
Archbishop Machado offered all-around assistance and said Bengaluru is an excellent place for education, and the Manipur youth could stay in free hostels and continue their education in the diocesan and religious educational institutions in Bengaluru.
Khopibung Catholic Village in Imphal suffered a tragic incident last evening when the entire village was engulfed in flames, leaving 45 families homeless.