Church threatens to protest against Western Ghats` report

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 18:21

Adding to the controversy over the central government`s order based on the Kasturirangan panel`s Western Ghats report, the Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference (KCBC) Saturday also threatened to launch a protest.

US bishops elect new leaders amid Vatican shift

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 01:11

US Roman Catholic bishops on Tuesday elected Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Kentucky to be their new president as they grapple with changing priorities under Pope Francis.

Bishops Council calls for changes in liquor policy

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 13:22

The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council has requested the state government to incorporate vital changes in the liquor policy, saying the present one is "dangerous to society".

Swiss Catholic bishops admit sex abuse underestimated

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 21:54

Swiss Roman Catholic bishops admitted on Wednesday that they had underestimated the extent of sexual abuse by the clergy and called on any victims to seek prosecution.