This month’s delayed priestly ordination of eight deacons of the Ernakulam Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church has highlighted continuing divisions. Read more
“The Holy Qurbana [Mass] should not be the reason for division in the Church,” Father Antony Vadakkekara, Church spokesperson, told... Read more
Protests and disruptions to “unified” Masses mandated by the pope were observed around the archdiocese, but it remains if there... Read more
The controversy centers on a complex debate about which direction the priest should face when celebrating the liturgy. Read more
Protests against the change have included a hunger strike by priests and the burning of effigies of cardinals. Read more
‘The archdiocese completely condemns such unchristian protests,’ a spokesman said. Read more
Cardinal George Alencherry and his spokesman continue to reject claims of illegality in controversial land deals in the Syro-Malabar Archdiocese... Read more
The cause for beatification of Father Varkey Kattarath, founder of the Vincentian Congregation, was opened Wednesday at a ceremony in... Read more