According to agreements made in 1907, 1913, and 1931, the land in Mazgaon had been leased for religious and educational purposes.
Pope Leo XIV, the supreme religious head of Catholics, has given a clear and stern message to priests, stating that they should not rely on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to prepare sermons delivered in churches.
Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, welcomed the ban, alleging that “Satanists perform evil rituals and lure the youth towards themselves.”
The priest is currently absconding and the church is trying to save him from this case.
The Christians surrounded Bishop (senior priest) Francis, alleging that the priest did not give an account despite repeated requests.
The issue of child sexual abuse in the church is horrendous. It has raised questions about the church’s efforts to prevent such incidents.
Celibacy certainly has a place in the Church; but it should also be considered that sometimes pastors can also fall in love.
The report also highlights that an additional 4,00,000 girls experienced sexual abuse perpetrated by lay members of the Church.
FCRA registration is mandatory for any NGO or association if it has to receive foreign funds.
Rev Manoj KG, a priest under the Anglican Church of India, has been observing the 41-day-long traditional ‘Vratham’ as part of his plans to go to the temple on a pilgrimage later this month.