Two Indian churchmen were among 21 who will be elevated by Pope Francis to the rank of cardinal in a ceremony at the Vatican in August, it was announced on Sunday.

Two Indians among 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis

Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Father Filipe Neri Ferrao on Tuesday extended Christmas greeting and urged people to make the society with people of "all hues and colours.

Goa Archbishop extends Christmas greetings, talks of inclusivity

Father Filipe Neri Ferrao said, in a letter, that with the general elections drawing closer, the Constitution should be better understood. He added that human rights are under attack and that democracy appears to be in peril

Constitution in danger, most people living in insecurity: Archbishop of Goa