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Padma Bhushan Bishop Philipose Mar Chrysostom Passes Away At 103
India's one of the oldest bishop, Dr Philpose Mar Chrysostom, passed away at the age of 103 in the wee hours of May 5. Addressed as 'chiriyude pithavu' (father of wit and wisdom), Chrysostom was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2017. Famous for his witty speeches, the bishop had announced his retirement in 2010. Expressing his grief, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan termed it a big loss to the nation.
Tags: Kerala news, CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Philpose Mar Chrysostom, Bishop
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Pope Alters Canon Law To Allow Laywomen Perform Religious Rituals
Pope Francis has altered age-old canon laws to officially allow laywomen to become altar servers and readers during public worships. Citing the move as ‘need of the time’ in his letter, Pope has clarified that the amendment would curb the Bishop’s power to prevent women in performing rituals. Meanwhile, the Pope’s decision came in light with the 2016-created second commission which provisioned possibility of women appointed as deacons.
Tags: POPE FRANCIS, church, Vatican, Bishop
Courtesy: The Guardian
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Kerala Church Face Strong Criticism Over Defending The Rape Accused Bishop
Kerala's Syro Malabar Church has defended the criticism drawn towards the rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, whose photograph has been printed in the 2021 calendar. Re-instating his Bishop post, the Church said that the rape charges against him are not proved yet. According to the reports, Mulakkal who headed the Jalandhar diocese of Church, is facing trial for allegedly raping a nun during 2014-16 in Kottayam (Kerala.)
Tags: Bishop, Kerala, church, Rape-Accused, Franco Mulakkal, Jalandhar, Kottayam
Courtesy: The Indian Express
