UCAN News - Dec 14

Indian News

India's pro-Hindu party fails in state polls   Pundits see results as a warning sign the incumbent BJP government could lose in national elections next year. Read more...

UCA Asia News - Dec 14

New Malaysia, ready or not Time to dump leaders who are hindering, not helping the country's progress Read More >>

Cambodia's famous Angkor Wat fails to stem poverty A Catholic church is helping to relieve acute hardship in the tourist town of Siem Reap and surrounding villages Read More >>

Vatican Dossier - Dec 14

Pope and Holy See BREAKING: Pope Francis to Visit Bulgaria & Macedonia in May 2019 Argentine Pontiff to Visit Cities of Sofia, Rakovski, and Skopje	Pope & Holy See ‘It Is Essential That Respect for Human Dignity & Rights Inspire & Direct Every Effort,’ Pope Tells Ambassadors Tells 10 Ambassadors How Church Wishes to Help, Engage in Constructive Dialogue	Pope and Holy See Pope Firmly Condemns Shooting in Strasbourg Christmas Market Deeply Saddened, Pope Implores Abundant Blessings on the Victims, Affected, & French People

Matters India - Dec 14

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	Christianity as Indian as Indic religions: Mukherjee By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Dec. 13, 2018: Christianity is as Indian a religion as those that originated in the country, says former President Pranab Kumar Mukherjee. “Indigenization, adaptation and respect of local customs and traditions have ... Read more
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Advent 3 Sunday C - Liturgical Prayers

Greetings (See Second Reading)

There is no need to worry,
for the Lord wants you to be happy,
and he is near to you.
May his peace and joy be with you always. 
R/ And also with you.

Introduction by the Celebrant

Matters India - Dec 13

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	Srikakulam bishop retires By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Dec. 12, 2018: Pope Francis on December 12 accepted the resignation of Bishop Addagatla Innayya Chinna of Srikakulam, a diocese in Andhra Pradesh state. A press note from the Catholic Bishops’ ... Read more
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UCAN News - Dec 13

Indian News

Pope accepts Srikakulam Bishop's resignation   Bishop Addagatla Innayya, 81, is a priest for 53 years and a bishop for 29 years. Read more...

Matters India - Dec 12

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	France: At least two killed in terrorist attack near Christmas market Strasbourg, Dec 11 : French police are hunting for a gunman who shot two people dead and injured at least 12 others in a terror attack on Strasbourg’s celebrated Christmas market on Dec  11 evening. Residents ... Read more
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UCAN News - Dec 12

Indian News

Catholics celebrate resignation of tainted Indian bishop   Firecrackers let off to mark the downfall of Andhra Pradesh prelate accused of having 'secret family'. Read more...

UCA Asia News - Dec 12

Japan prelate leads Manila Cathedral anniversary party Celebrations mark 60 years since church rose from ashes after destruction in World War Two Read More >>