Cardinal George Alencherry
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Pope Francis accepts resignation of head of Syro-Malabar Church, Cardinal Alencherry
Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, based in... Read more
Indian archbishop asked to resign over escalating liturgical dispute
The dispute over the celebration of a unified liturgy in the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church has led to the resignation of... Read more
Catholic archdiocese deplores burning of cardinals’ effigies at Syro-Malabar uniform liturgy protest
‘The archdiocese completely condemns such unchristian protests,’ a spokesman said. Read more
In India, Cardinal Alencherry again rejects allegations of illegal land deals
Cardinal George Alencherry and his spokesman continue to reject claims of illegality in controversial land deals in the Syro-Malabar Archdiocese... Read more
Alencherry will face trial over land deals, Indian court rules
An Indian court has ruled that Cardinal George Alencherry will stand trial in a case related to controversial land deals... Read more
Syro-Malabar Church: Reports of protests against Cardinal Alencherry are 'calculated propaganda'
Following reports from the Associated Press that several hundred priests protested the Vatican’s recent decision to restore Cardinal George Alencherry... Read more
Priests protest Indian cardinal returned to diocese
Catholic priests are reportedly protesting Pope Francis’ reinstatement of a cardinal who is facing allegations of financial mismanagement, and has... Read more
Audio recording suggests Cardinal Alencherry knew of nun's rape allegation
An audio recording broadcast last week by an Indian television station appears to indicate that Cardinal George Alencherry may have... Read more
