Turbulent times are ahead and the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether the Church can heal its divisions and move forward in unity.
The Vatican had sent its envoy twice to resolve the issue. The visits, however, yielded no result. (Wikimedia Commons)
Turbulent times are ahead in the church in Kerala. Last December the Pope noticed the long-simmering dispute in Syro-Malabar Church over changes to the liturgy, which is a pattern of worship used by Christian congregations or denominations on a regular basis. The conflict is where tradition clashes with uniformity, and dissenters face expulsion, but some priests are challenging the changes.