Anto Akkara

Southern Asia

Journalist at Freelance

Satyameva Jayate (Truth alone triumphs): Journalist covering South Asia

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Indian Augustinians Celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s Missionary Legacy

3 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Anto Akkara

‘We cannot believe that a priest who offered Mass on our altar for us has become the Pope. Our parish has become historical and sacred …’ Bishop Robert Prevost, known to million in India as 'Bishop of the poor," walks through the flood-hit villages of Tamil Nadu in 2006.
Escola católica é bombardeada e três alunos são mortos no conflito entre Índia e Paquistão; papa elogia cessar-fogo

3 weeks ago | acidigital.com | Anto Akkara

13 de mai de 2025 às 14:55 Uma escola católica e um convento na Índia foram bombardeados pelas Forças Armadas do Paquistão na semana passada, matando três estudantes na cidade indiana de Poonch, perto da fronteira com o Paquistão, onde combates entre os dois países ocorreram no fim de semana. "Um projétil caiu perto do campus da nossa escola cristã em Poonch, matando um irmão e uma irmã gêmeos.
Catholic school hit, 3 students killed in India-Pakistan conflict; pope hails ceasefire

3 weeks ago | catholicworldreport.com | Anto Akkara |Russell Shaw

A burnt scooter on May 9, 2025, stands on the spot where twins Zian Khan and Urwa Fatima died on May 7 during Pakistani artillery shelling in the main town of Poonch district. / Credit: PUNIT PARANJPE/AFP via Getty ImagesBangalore, India, May 12, 2025 / 10:40 am (CNA).
Catholic school hit, 3 students killed in India-Pakistan conflict

3 weeks ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Anto Akkara

Bangalore, India, May 12, 2025 / 10:40 am A Catholic school and convent in India came under shelling from Pakistan military forces last week, with three students killed in the town of Poonch close to the Pakistan border, as fighting between the two countries’ militaries broke out before ending quickly over the weekend. “One shell fell near our Christ School campus at Poonch, killing a twin brother and sister. The siblings were our students,” Jammu Bishop Ivan Pereira told CNA.
Secular Groups Join India’s Catholics in Condemning Ban on Palm Sunday Processions in Delhi

1 month ago | ncregister.com | Anto Akkara

The annual Palm Sunday procession in Delhi April 13 banned by the local police over “law and order and traffic concerns,” was met with fierce and swift criticism from Catholics and free speech advocates in the region.
Why ‘The Abolition of Man’ is happening before our very eyes

2 months ago | angelusnews.com | Heather King |Scott Hahn |Anto Akkara

“A Night to Remember” is an award-winning 1958 black-and-white movie about the sinking of the Titanic. On that fateful night in 1912, the ship held 2,224 passengers. The lifeboats had room for approximately 1,178. One of the film’s most moving elements is the women-and-children-first ethos that largely guided their loading. That in a life-threatening situation women and children should be saved first is not a written law, now or then.
Indian bishops condemn assault on Catholic pilgrims and priests at Jabalpur

2 months ago | catholicworldreport.com | Anto Akkara |Carl Olson

Indian bishops condemn assault on Catholic pilgrims and priests at Jabalpur By Anto Akkara for CNA Christians protest a recent attack on Catholics in Jabalpur on April 1, 2025. / Credit: Diocese of JabalpurBangalore, India, Apr 3, 2025 / 12:30 pm (CNA). The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has condemned an attack on Catholic pilgrims visiting churches near the city of Jabalpur along with the beating of senior diocesan officials there.
Nicaea anniversary inspires faith, strengthens mission

2 months ago | angelusnews.com | Cindy Wooden |Anto Akkara |Junno Arocho Esteves |Ronald Rolheiser

Christians should not see the Nicene Creed simply as a list of things they believe, but they should look at it with awe because it recounts the greatness of God's love and gift of salvation, said members of the International Theological Commission. "Nicaea presents the reality of the work of redemption: In Christ, God saves us by entering into history.
Indian bishops condemn Jabalpur assault on Catholic pilgrims, priests

2 months ago | angelusnews.com | Anto Akkara |Junno Arocho Esteves |Cindy Wooden |Ronald Rolheiser

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has condemned an attack on Catholic pilgrims visiting churches near the city of Jabalpur along with the beating of senior diocesan officials there. Allegedly injured in the assault was the vicar general and procurator of Jabalpur, who reportedly rushed to safeguard the pilgrims in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India.
Indian bishops condemn assault on Catholic pilgrims and priests at Jabalpur

2 months ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Anto Akkara

Bangalore, India, Apr 3, 2025 / 12:30 pm The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has condemned an attack on Catholic pilgrims visiting churches near the city of Jabalpur along with the beating of senior diocesan officials there. Allegedly injured in the assault was the vicar general and procurator of Jabalpur, who reportedly rushed to safeguard the pilgrims in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India.

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anto akkara @AntoAkkara

12 May 25

Weapons know no religion. Muslim twins Zian Khan & Urwa Fatima who were killed at Poonch in Jammu - in Pakistani shelling on May 7 morning. Sadly,the twins studying in 5th Std were hit when they were fleeing with their parens after their house had been hit by a shell earlier https://t.co/RTILjAbvp5

anto akkara @AntoAkkara

21 Apr 25

Such was the charisma of Pope Francis that even the flowers showered by a girl formed this flower bouquet in the air during Pope Francis's visit to war-ravaged Sri Lanka in 20215. I was indeed privileged to accompany the Pope to report the four-day visit for the CNS. https://t.co/tmaPj2IuZf

anto akkara @AntoAkkara

29 Dec 24

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Anto Akkara

Articles

Indian Augustinians Celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s Missionary Legacy

Escola católica é bombardeada e três alunos são mortos no conflito entre Índia e Paquistão; papa elogia cessar-fogo

Catholic school hit, 3 students killed in India-Pakistan conflict; pope hails ceasefire

Catholic school hit, 3 students killed in India-Pakistan conflict

Secular Groups Join India’s Catholics in Condemning Ban on Palm Sunday Processions in Delhi

Why ‘The Abolition of Man’ is happening before our very eyes

Indian bishops condemn assault on Catholic pilgrims and priests at Jabalpur

Nicaea anniversary inspires faith, strengthens mission

Indian bishops condemn Jabalpur assault on Catholic pilgrims, priests

Indian bishops condemn assault on Catholic pilgrims and priests at Jabalpur

Journalists covering the same region

Bhalchandra Chorghade

Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi

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