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religion2 years ago•4 min saved

"Pope Ratifies Election of New Syro-Malabar Leader"

Pope Francis confirmed the appointment of Bishop Raphael Thattil as the new Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, succeeding Cardinal George Alencherry. Thattil, who has led the Eparchy of Shamshabad, faces the challenge of resolving a liturgical dispute in his new Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly. He is known for his broad perspective on the challenges facing India's Christian minority and is set to be installed on January 11.

via The Pillar|

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religion3 years ago•1 min saved

Pope's delegate initiates discussions to resolve liturgical dispute in India

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop-Bishop Cyril Vasil’ as a delegate to resolve a long-standing liturgical dispute in the Syro-Malabar Church in India. The controversy revolves around the direction the priest should face during the liturgy. Vasil’, an expert in canon law of the Eastern Churches, has been given special faculties to ensure the implementation of the approved liturgical reform. The Syro-Malabar Church is one of the 23 autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches in communion with Rome and has over 4 million members worldwide.

via Catholic News Agency|

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