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CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican, Extends Warm Welcome and Formal Invitation to Visit India

14 May 2025

CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican, Extend...

Rome hosts Jubilee of Eastern Churches

13 May 2025

Rome hosts Jubilee of Eastern Churches

Jubilee of Eastern Churches: Divine Liturgy in Ethiopian Rite at St. Peter’s

13 May 2025

Jubilee of Eastern Churches: Divine Liturgy in Ethiopian Rite at St. Peter’s

CBCI Hosts Second National Ecumenical Bishops’ Fellowship and Consultation on Formation of National Federation of Churches

12 May 2025

CBCI Hosts Second National Ecumenical Bishops’ Fellowship and Consultation on Fo...

Pope Leo XIV Visits Chapel of Papal Apartments in the Apostolic Palace

12 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Visits Chapel of Papal Apartments in the Apostolic Palace

Pope Leo XIV Urges Media to 'Disarm Words' and Promote Peace in Address to Journalists

12 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Urges Media to 'Disarm Words' and Promote Peace in Address to Journ...

Vatican Sends Vesak Greetings, Calls for “Liberating Dialogue” Between Buddhists and Christians

12 May 2025

Vatican Sends Vesak Greetings, Calls for “Liberating Dialogue” Between Buddhists...

Seals removed from the Papal apartment of the Apostolic Palace

11 May 2025

Seals removed from the Papal apartment of the Apostolic Palace

Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of late Pope Francis at St. Mary Major

11 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of late Pope Francis at St. Mary Major

Pope visits Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano outside Rome

11 May 2025

Pope visits Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano outside Rome

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Whatever She Tells You, Do It’ - Pilgrimage to Genazzano Shrine Highlights Marian Devotion

11 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Whatever She Tells You, Do It’ - Pilgrimage to Genazzano Shrine H...

Pope Leo XIV to lead first Regina Caeli prayer today

11 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV to lead first Regina Caeli prayer today

Pope Leo XIV expresses satisfaction over India-Pakistan ceasefire, urges wider Global Peace

11 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV expresses satisfaction over India-Pakistan ceasefire, urges wider G...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the tomb of Saint Peter

11 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the tomb of Saint Peter

Church in India Eagerly Awaits Visit of Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

10 May 2025

Church in India Eagerly Awaits Visit of Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

CBCI Calls for National Day of Prayer for Peace Amid Rising Security Concerns

10 May 2025

CBCI Calls for National Day of Prayer for Peace Amid Rising Security Concerns

Pope Leo XIV's motto and coat of arms

10 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV's motto and coat of arms

Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals: Church must respond to digital revolution

10 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals: Church must respond to digital revolution

Pope Leo XIV's Pectoral cross holds relics of Saints Augustine and Monica

10 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV's Pectoral cross holds relics of Saints Augustine and Monica

The motto of Pope Leo XIV: “In the One, we are one.”

10 May 2025

The motto of Pope Leo XIV: “In the One, we are one.”

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV: The New Shepherd of the Universal Church

09 May 2025

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV: The New Shepherd of the Universal Church

CBCI Standing Committee Holds Thanksgiving Mass for Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

09 May 2025

CBCI Standing Committee Holds Thanksgiving Mass for Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

CBCI Expresses Joy and Loyalty Following Election of Pope Leo XIV

09 May 2025

CBCI Expresses Joy and Loyalty Following Election of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass as Pontiff: "We Are to Bear Witness to Our Joyful Faith in Christ"

09 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass as Pontiff: "We Are to Bear Witness to Our Jo...

Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV to be held on May 18

09 May 2025

Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV to be held on May 18

The Conclave begins to elect 267th pope

08 May 2025

The Conclave begins to elect 267th pope

CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Congratulates Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

08 May 2025

CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Congratulates Newly Elected Pope Leo ...

Black smoke signals end of first day of conclave

08 May 2025

Black smoke signals end of first day of conclave

Black Smoke: No election after morning of first full day of conclave

08 May 2025

Black Smoke: No election after morning of first full day of conclave

Habemus Papam!

08 May 2025

Habemus Papam!

Conclave: How a Pope is elected

07 May 2025

Conclave: How a Pope is elected

Cardinal Re: United in prayer before the Conclave, we ask the Holy Spirit for guidance

07 May 2025

Cardinal Re: United in prayer before the Conclave, we ask the Holy Spirit for gu...

Procession of the Cardinals from the Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel and entrance into the Conclave and schedule of the Conclave

07 May 2025

Procession of the Cardinals from the Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel and en...

‘Christian entrepreneurs in India are the architects of the Nation, shaping the nation with vision, integrity, and faith’: CBCI President, Archbishop Andrews Thazhath

06 May 2025

‘Christian entrepreneurs in India are the architects of the Nation, shaping the ...

12th General Congregation focuses on necessary qualities for a future Pope

06 May 2025

12th General Congregation focuses on necessary qualities for a future Pope

Officials and Conclave staff take Oath of Secrecy in Pauline Chapel

06 May 2025

Officials and Conclave staff take Oath of Secrecy in Pauline Chapel

11th General Congregation focuses on migration, synodality, unity

06 May 2025

11th General Congregation focuses on migration, synodality, unity

Cardinals invite faithful to pray for peace

06 May 2025

Cardinals invite faithful to pray for peace

Cardinal Mamberti: Pope Francis, faithful to his mission with all his strength

05 May 2025

Cardinal Mamberti: Pope Francis, faithful to his mission with all his strength

CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Calls for Nationwide Prayer on May 7 as Cardinals Prepare to Elect New Pope

05 May 2025

CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Calls for Nationwide Prayer on May 7 ...

Cardinals discuss need for hope this Jubilee at ninth General Congregation

04 May 2025

Cardinals discuss need for hope this Jubilee at ninth General Congregation

The Popemobile of Peace: Pope Francis’ final gift to Gaza

04 May 2025

The Popemobile of Peace: Pope Francis’ final gift to Gaza

Sistine Chapel prepared to host Cardinals for conclave on May 7

03 May 2025

Sistine Chapel prepared to host Cardinals for conclave on May 7

Cardinal Gugerotti: Eastern brothers and sisters enrich Church's universality

03 May 2025

Cardinal Gugerotti: Eastern brothers and sisters enrich Church's universality

Cardinal Fernández: Pope Francis was a tireless worker

02 May 2025

Cardinal Fernández: Pope Francis was a tireless worker

Cardinals discuss Evangelisation and mission at eighth General Congregation

02 May 2025

Cardinals discuss Evangelisation and mission at eighth General Congregation

CBCI Office for Labour and the Workers India Federation Celebrates the Jubilee of Workers on International Workers’ Day

01 May 2025

CBCI Office for Labour and the Workers India Federation Celebrates the Jubilee o...

CBCI Legal Cell Convenes Meeting on Rising Human Rights Violations

01 May 2025

CBCI Legal Cell Convenes Meeting on Rising Human Rights Violations

Conclave: Who will elect the next Pope

30 April 2025

Conclave: Who will elect the next Pope

UN Secretary General remembers Pope Francis

30 April 2025

UN Secretary General remembers Pope Francis

Cardinals recognize right to vote of all Cardinal electors in conclave

30 April 2025

Cardinals recognize right to vote of all Cardinal electors in conclave

Cardinals ask faithful to pray for their discernment for new Pope

30 April 2025

Cardinals ask faithful to pray for their discernment for new Pope

Cardinals discuss economic situation of the Holy See at General Congregation

30 April 2025

Cardinals discuss economic situation of the Holy See at General Congregation

Cardinals announce pre-conclave Mass at sixth General Congregation

29 April 2025

Cardinals announce pre-conclave Mass at sixth General Congregation

Cardinals thank attendees and organizers of Pope’s funeral

29 April 2025

Cardinals thank attendees and organizers of Pope’s funeral

Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on May 7th

28 April 2025

Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on May 7th

Cardinal Parolin at Novemdiales Mass: ‘Mercy takes us to heart of faith’

27 April 2025

Cardinal Parolin at Novemdiales Mass: ‘Mercy takes us to heart of faith’

Divine Mercy Sunday and Novemdiales: Cardinal Pietro Parolin to Preside Over Second Day of Eucharistic Celebration

27 April 2025

Divine Mercy Sunday and Novemdiales: Cardinal Pietro Parolin to Preside Over Sec...

Honorable President of India,  Smt. Droupadi Murmu, pays homage to Late Pope Francis

26 April 2025

Honorable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, pays homage to Late Pope Fra...

Pope’s coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning

26 April 2025

Pope’s coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning

The funeral Mass for Pope Francis on Saturday

26 April 2025

The funeral Mass for Pope Francis on Saturday

Final Journey of Pope Francis Toward Saint Mary Major Basilica

26 April 2025

Final Journey of Pope Francis Toward Saint Mary Major Basilica

The burial will take place privately at Saint Mary Major Basilica

26 April 2025

The burial will take place privately at Saint Mary Major Basilica

Rite of sealing the coffin of Pope Francis

26 April 2025

Rite of sealing the coffin of Pope Francis

Archbishop Diego Ravelli spread a white silk cloth over the face of the Pope Francis

26 April 2025

Archbishop Diego Ravelli spread a white silk cloth over the face of the Pope Fra...

Cardinal Re: ‘Pope Francis Gave His Life for His Flock Until the End

26 April 2025

Cardinal Re: ‘Pope Francis Gave His Life for His Flock Until the End

Honorable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Pays Homage to Pope Francis today

25 April 2025

Honorable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Pays Homage to Pope Francis t...

Pope’s tomb made of marble from the land of his Italian grandparents

25 April 2025

Pope’s tomb made of marble from the land of his Italian grandparents

Cardinals hold third General Congregation, begin conversation about Church

25 April 2025

Cardinals hold third General Congregation, begin conversation about Church

“The Poor Bid Farewell to Their Shepherd”: In a Final Act of Love, Needy Gather to Honor Pope Francis

25 April 2025

“The Poor Bid Farewell to Their Shepherd”: In a Final Act of Love, Needy Gather ...

Cardinals hold 4th General Congregation, prepare for ‘funeral of shepherd’

25 April 2025

Cardinals hold 4th General Congregation, prepare for ‘funeral of shepherd’

Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, President CBCI pays respect to Pope Francis at the Vatican Basilica

25 April 2025

Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, President CBCI pays respect to Pope Francis at the ...

Second General Congregation of Cardinals held in the Vatican

24 April 2025

Second General Congregation of Cardinals held in the Vatican

Novemdiales: Cardinals set schedule for nine days of mourning

24 April 2025

Novemdiales: Cardinals set schedule for nine days of mourning

Archdiocese of Delhi Offers Holy Mass in Loving Memory of Pope Francis

24 April 2025

Archdiocese of Delhi Offers Holy Mass in Loving Memory of Pope Francis

Vatican to Hold Ceremony for the Closing of Pope Francis’ Coffin on Friday

23 April 2025

Vatican to Hold Ceremony for the Closing of Pope Francis’ Coffin on Friday

Transfer of the coffin of Pope Francis from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica

23 April 2025

Transfer of the coffin of Pope Francis from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta t...

Pope Francis’ mortal remains carried to St. Peter’s Basilica

23 April 2025

Pope Francis’ mortal remains carried to St. Peter’s Basilica

Thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica

23 April 2025

Thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica

CBCI Condemns in Strongest Terms the Terrorist Attack on Innocent Tourists in Pahalgam

23 April 2025

CBCI Condemns in Strongest Terms the Terrorist Attack on Innocent Tourists in Pa...

Pope Francis laid to rest in single open coffin in final humble gesture

22 April 2025

Pope Francis laid to rest in single open coffin in final humble gesture

Pope Francis’ death due to stroke and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse

22 April 2025

Pope Francis’ death due to stroke and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse

Pope Francis' Spiritual Testament

22 April 2025

Pope Francis' Spiritual Testament

Translation of the coffin of the Roman Pontiff Francis into the Vatican Basilica

22 April 2025

Translation of the coffin of the Roman Pontiff Francis into the Vatican Basilica

Pope Francis’ body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday morning

22 April 2025

Pope Francis’ body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday morning

General Congregations of Cardinals begin in the Vatican

22 April 2025

General Congregations of Cardinals begin in the Vatican

CBCI CENTRE family pays homage to late Pope Francis

22 April 2025

CBCI CENTRE family pays homage to late Pope Francis

Pope Francis delivers Urbi et Orbi Easter Message, calls for Peace, Compassion, and Global Solidarity

21 April 2025

Pope Francis delivers Urbi et Orbi Easter Message, calls for Peace, Compassion, ...

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at age of 88

21 April 2025

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at age of 88

Faith leaders gather in Delhi to pay tribute to Pope Francis

21 April 2025

Faith leaders gather in Delhi to pay tribute to Pope Francis

India Declares Three-Day State Mourning for Pope Francis

21 April 2025

India Declares Three-Day State Mourning for Pope Francis

CBCI Honors Pope Francis: Church in India Unites in Prayer and Mourning

21 April 2025

CBCI Honors Pope Francis: Church in India Unites in Prayer and Mourning

India Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis: CBCI Declares Nine Days of National Observance

21 April 2025

India Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis: CBCI Declares Nine Days of National Ob...

Pope Francis urges embrace of compassion over cold logic in Good Friday reflections

19 April 2025

Pope Francis urges embrace of compassion over cold logic in Good Friday reflecti...

Rejoice in the Risen Lord: CBCI President urges hope, compassion, and renewal in Easter message

19 April 2025

Rejoice in the Risen Lord: CBCI President urges hope, compassion, and renewal in...

Pope Francis visits prison inmates on Holy Thursday

18 April 2025

Pope Francis visits prison inmates on Holy Thursday

Pope Francis approves miracle attributed to Venerable Servant of God Eliswa Vakayil, paving way for Beatification

15 April 2025

Pope Francis approves miracle attributed to Venerable Servant of God Eliswa Vaka...