 | ‘Swear to celebrate unified Holy Mass to get ordained’Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath has issued a letter saying that deacons can be ordained as priests only if they submit written undertakings promising to obey the synodal decisions. |
 | Syro-Malabar Church calls Kalamassery blasts shocking“The incident, which is hitherto unheard of in the state, is unfortunate. It is suspected that it is a deliberate attempt to destroy the secular character of Kerala. |
| Catholic Church in Kerala condemns alleged efforts to justify HamasThis marks the first time the Catholic Church has openly criticised the solidarity programme organised by Muslim organisations and political parties. |
 | Syro-Malabar Church cardinals meet PopeArchbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath, in his capacity as CBCI president, invited the Pope to visit India. |
 | Catholic priest in Kerala joins BJP, church removes him from vicar dutiesFr Kuriakose Mattam of the Syro-Malabar church received his primary membership of the BJP and within hours, the Idukki diocese initiated action against him. |
 | Four priests stage hunger strike at Syro-Malabar HQFr Jose Vailikodath, PRO of the Athiroopatha Samrakshana Samithi, said that the actions of Archbishop Mar Cyril Vasil were a direct challenge to the court. |
 | Kerala Holy Mass row: Vatican delegate warns of canonical punishment against disobedient priestsIn a hard-hitting letter addressing priests in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archeparchy, Pontifical Delegate Vasil directed them to practice the Synod-approved Holy Mass celebration from August 20. |
 | Thamarassery priest suspended for criticising ‘Church’s silence’ on riotsThe note stated that John Paul II had publicly apologised for the Catholic Church’s sin of aiding and abetting Hitler’s Nazi terror through silence and inaction. |
 | Church decries action against Eugene PereraThe bishop had urged the state government to ensure the implementation of permanent measures to address the dangerous situation at Muthalapozhi. |
 | 'If it is Manipur today, it will be Kerala tomorrow,' says Catholic Bishop on violence in northeastern stateThe ruling CPI(M) and the Congress party have been attacking the Union government over its alleged failure to control the violence since it erupted in Manipur several weeks ago. |
| Manipur violence: Church weekly slams Centre, lauds Rahul’s visitEven as the editorial criticised the central government for not taking effective, efficient action to curb the riots, it praised Rahul Gandhi for visiting the state. |
