As the Prior General of the Order of St. Augustine (OSA), Fr. Robert Francis Prevost visited Kochi, in 2004 and 2006.

Recounting his long association with Francis, Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, the Thiruvananthapuram-based head of the Syro-Malankara Church, said: "Pope Francis was the People's Pope in every sense.

Kerala Catholic Church and the country’s Church are eagerly waiting for that. Pope Francis stands for unity based on brotherhood and love, cutting across religions.

Church leaders and the Christian community across Kerala mourned the passing of the pope, remembering him for his simplicity and deep respect for Indian culture and identity. Kerala Catholic Bishops ...

Archbishop George Jacob Koovakkad from Changanassery Archdiocese was elevated to the rank of Cardinal of the Catholic Church along with 20 others from across the world by Pope Francis on Saturday ...

As the Prior General of the Order of St. Augustine (OSA), Fr. Robert Francis Prevost visited Kochi, in 2004 and 2006. KOCHI: The joy of the Catholic Church in Kerala knew no bounds when the name ...

Pope Francis speaks with new Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad during a consistory ceremony to elevate Roman Catholic prelates to the rank of cardinal, in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.(REUTERS) ...