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The circular identifies demographic decline as a critical issue that 'weakens the Church's presence in public spaces'.
It is learnt that the Congress party is expecting that the support of the Church can play as a major factor in the election, at least in central Kerala.
Sources said the delegation appreciated PM Modi’s assurance and expressed hope for continued cooperation.
Protests were staged against the arrest of the nuns, which is viewed as a violation of religious freedom and minority rights.
The Syro-Malabar Church criticises the Union government over the arrest of Kerala-based nuns on charges of forced religious conversion and human trafficking, alleging political and communal motives.
As per the education calendar drawn up after discussion with experts, and at the directions of the court in August 2024, the working hours of high schools (Classes 8, 9 and 10) have been fixed at 1,100 hours.
Saseendran's response came after Kanjirappally and Thamarassery bishops criticised the department's 'passive approach' in dealing with increasing wildlife attacks in the state.
The priests agreed to halt their protest following assurances that the canonical committees and the Curia would be reorganised.
Thousands of members of the archdiocese, including priests, nuns and laity took out a march in the city on Sunday.
Msgr Koovakkad is a native of Mammood near Changanassery in the Kottayam district.
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