COVID-19: With burial sites filling up, cremation of Catholics recommended in Ahmedabad

Apr 16, 2021

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 16 : With an increasing number of COVID casualties and the subsequent shortage of burial sites, the Catholic Diocese of...

'Mahabharat' actor Gufi Paintal passes away

Jun 05, 2023

His cremation will take place on Monday evening.

More cremation infrastructure needed urgently for COVID-19 related deaths: Delhi HC

Jun 12, 2020

New Delhi [India], June 12 : The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the delay in the cremation of mortal remains of COVID-19...

IIT develops portable tech traditional eco-friendly mobile cremation system

May 13, 2021

New Delhi [India], May 13 : Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed a prototype of a moveable electric cremation system which claims to...

President congratulates Hanoi Archdiocese ahead of Christmas

Dec 24, 2021

Hanoi [Vietnam], December 24 (ANI/VOVWORLD): President Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited and presented gifts to the Hanoi Archdiocese and the Committee for Solidarity of Vietnamese...

Pope Francis calls for world peace on Easter Sunday

Apr 17, 2022

Vatican City [Vatican], April 17 : Pope Francis wished a happy Easter to Catholics around the world on Sunday and dedicated his solemn speech...