Midnight masses across churches marked the commencement of Christmas celebrations on Wednesday in Goa, where cities, markets and houses were decked up with the festive theme. Thousands of devotees ...

Father Bryan Zielenieski talks about church closures and the fall in attendance in the Diocese of Buffalo, New York. "We essentially went to half of what we used to back in the early 2000s," he ...

The Goa government is honoring 14 families of freedom fighters who died during Goa's Liberation struggle with ₹10 lakh each. This is the first time any Indian state has offered such recognition.

On the eve of Goa Liberation Day, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) honoured the family members of those who sacrificed their lives during the movement to end ...

The Archdiocese’s magazine ‘Renovacao’ editorial titled ‘Bring Back Jesus for Christmas’ highlights the commercialisation of Christmas, emphasizing politicians and corporations ...

Settling on a swath of land that eventually became known as New Jersey, they established churches that served as the hubs of communities as well as places of worship. The colonists who arrived in ...

Goa Libration Day is celebrated on 19th December every year, marking a pivotal moment in India’s history. On this day in 1961, Goa, which was under Portuguese colonial rule for over 450 years ...

In place of large evangelism outreaches, churches try to be more intentional in the face of religious restrictions and theological changes. Editor’s note: All the names in the article except for ...

Goa's tourism sector is bouncing back, with over 71 lakh visitors recorded till September 2024, marking a strong recovery from the pandemic-induced slowdown. The state’s tourism department ...

Goa's tourism sector, a cornerstone of the state’s economy, is experiencing a robust season, with four-star and five-star hotels reporting near-full occupancy, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte ...

Houston's faith-based communities are making room to meet growing demand. Whether its the launch of a new church in a master-planned development, a multicultural worship center establishing ...

Pastor Caroline Omolo.Credit...Kang-Chun Cheng for The New York Times Supported by By Sarah Hurtes Reporting from Nairobi For nearly a decade, Kenya’s only church led and attended by L.G.B.T.Q ...