Kannada becomes 53rd language of Vatican Media
Vatican Radio – Vatican News has announced the inclusion of Kannada as its 53rd language, making news accessible to millions of speakers in India through its web portal. The initiative is a result of collaboration between the Dicastery for Communication and the Archdiocese of Bangalore in Karnataka.
Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore expressed his delight at the launch of Kannada pages on the Vatican News platform. He emphasized the significance of having news about the Pope, the Vatican, the universal Church, and the world available in Kannada for the local Church in Karnataka. Archbishop Machado thanked Pope Francis for his focus on synodality and bringing the Church to the peripheries, stating that the faithful would benefit from reading these articles.
Dr. Paolo Ruffini, the Prefect of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Communication, highlighted the addition of Kannada as a tribute to the culture of 35 million Indians. He emphasized the importance of authentic communication and collaboration with the Catholic community to serve the people.
Andrea Tornielli, Editorial Director of Vatican Media, emphasized the decision to add Kannada to Vatican Radio – Vatican News as a service to millions of Indians who speak the language. He stated that this decision confirms their commitment to serving the universal Church and strengthening ties between Rome and the world.
Massimiliano Menichetti, Head of Vatican Radio – Vatican News, reflected on the Church's journey in using communication to spread the Christian proclamation. He noted the significance of new technologies in reaching a wider audience and expressed the team's commitment to continue spreading the Good News through platforms like Vatican News in Kannada.
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
