Cover Stories

The Pontiff Who Chose Mercy

He wore mercy like a mantle, spoke it in silence, lived it in action. In a world chasing pride and power, Francis chose the softer path—the path of tenderness, and truth. His mercy became a mirror o

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
28 Apr 2025

A Humble Shepherd of Humanity Walked with the Poor, Spoke for the Voiceless

Indeed, it is an irreparable loss to the Church and the world. We undoubtedly miss this great personality of our time. And therefore, in bidding farewell to Pope Francis, we honour a life poured out i

Fr K Alexander Fr K Alexander
28 Apr 2025

Articles

Pope Francis is bowing out in this special jubilee year of hope, which he has been leading from the front even as he has braved prolonged health concerns. As he passes on and the world bids goodbye to

George Plathottam George Plathottam
28 Apr 2025

Francis' legacy can be summarised in four keywords that reflect powerfully and prominently in his writings, discourses, actions, and life: joy, hope, mercy, and peace.

Bp Gerald John Mathias Bp Gerald John Mathias
28 Apr 2025

Pope Francis redefined leadership through humility, inclusion, and service. He stood with the marginalised, prioritised mercy over judgment, championed ecological justice, and called for reform rooted

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
28 Apr 2025

By mocking Muslims as 'puncture repairers', the Prime Minister reduces a vibrant community to a stereotype. This isn't rhetoric—it's a calculated attempt to stigmatise identity, distract from real iss

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
28 Apr 2025

We hear people saying that the President of India is there to sign on the dotted line prepared by the ruling party. We refuse to believe it because the President is the Constitutional head of the nati

P. A. Chacko P. A. Chacko
28 Apr 2025

Tamil Nadu's autonomy resolution is yet another spark in the recent federalism debates, challenging central authority over education, finance, and representation. As BJP seeks to tighten its claws, th

Dr John Singarayar Dr John Singarayar
28 Apr 2025

In Manipur, once-united communities now bleed at each other's hands, their bonds severed by narratives crafted far away. As homes burn and futures vanish, the real victors are those who profit from di

Estelle Kipgen & Leishilembi Terem Estelle Kipgen & Leishilembi Terem
28 Apr 2025

At a time when India seeks to attract global investment and project itself as a transparent business destination, such incidents chip away at investor confidence. International investors are already w

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
28 Apr 2025

Many big children who accompany their parents to their workplaces also join the labour. But until they migrate, they roam around in the village or go to plantations. They become child labourers.

F. M. Britto F. M. Britto
28 Apr 2025

Police assaulted children and priests with lathis and beat and molested women belonging to the tribal community as they barged into Juba Catholic Church in the Gajapati district, Odisha, on March 22,

Sujata Jena Sujata Jena
28 Apr 2025

Led by madmen and sanctified by markets, the world spirals—where democracy bows to bucks, diplomacy to tariffs, and the masses to misery. Insanity is the new policy; greed is its creed.

Thomas Menamparampil Thomas Menamparampil
28 Apr 2025

when you reach the top—not to sit on it, but to see further—then sweep away the cobwebs and start the cleaning you always dreamed of.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
28 Apr 2025