May 13, 2024 · Tensions within the Eastern Church have risen sharply since the Syro-Malabar Church’s synod of bishops — its highest authority — demanded the introduction of a new “uniform” version of the Syro-Malabar Eucharistic liturgy in all the Eastern Church’s 36 dioceses, with the pope’s support.

May 13, 2024 · In a video message to the Syro-Malabar Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly, Pope Francis denounces agitation surrounding the Liturgy and launches an appeal for unity.

May 13, 2024 · In a meeting with Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and members of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church at the Vatican on Monday, Pope Francis urged unity and obedience amid a long-simmering...

Dec 7, 2023 · In the face of a long-simmering dispute over the liturgy, Pope Francis is calling on the faithful of the Syro-Malabar Archeparchy of Ernakulam to conform to the decisions of the Holy Synod or risk being declared outside of communion with the Church.

Dec 8, 2023 · In an an unusual move, Pope Francis addressed the faithful of the Indian Syro-Malabar Church, which is grappling with a serious liturgical dispute. The Pope addresses them directly in a video...

Dec 11, 2023 · Last week, on 7 December, Pope Francis sent a video message to the faithful of the Syro-Malabar Archeparchy, calling for an end to the divisions and violence caused by a dispute over the celebration of the Eucharistic liturgy, known as the Holy Qurbana.

Apr 4, 2022 · Pope Francis has urged Syro-Malabar Catholics opposed to the introduction of a uniform liturgy to take the “difficult and painful step” of accepting the change.

May 13, 2024 · And you, dear faithful of the Syro-Malabar community in Rome, descendants of the Apostle Thomas in the city of Peter and Paul, have a special role to play. From this Church, which presides over the universal communion of charity (cfr.

Dec 7, 2023 · VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Telling Syro-Malabar Catholics in India’s Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly that he does not want to see anyone excommunicated, Pope Francis pleaded with the priests and faithful to end their dispute over the way the Eucharist is celebrated.

Dec 21, 2023 · Following criticism of the pope’s video message from priests and lay leaders, the Syro Malabar Church (SMC) released a statement on Dec. 11 urging the Church to abide by the pope’s wishes.