The situation in Kerala is considered the worst, and that area was also severely affected one year ago when rain and floods killed 480 people.

In the space of three weeks, Kerala received 30 per cent more rain than it would normally receive in the space of a year – and the rainy season isn't over yet.

Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin commends priests from abroad in presence of visiting bishop from Kerala, India.

“It is my express intention to keep all our 117 churches open. This won’t happen without support from outside Ireland. This won’t happen without lay people taking a greater role of leadership in their local faith communities,” said Bishop Nulty.

Salesian Fr Tom Uzhunnalil was taken captive on 4 March during the course of a terror attack on a home for the elderly in Yemen.

Hindu group demands government cancels licenses to produce Mass wine.

Up to 800 members gather in Dublin.