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Protests erupt in India after nuns arrested on human trafficking allegations
The ongoing demonstrations that began with the July 25 arrests intensified after the release of the nuns was delayed by... Read more
Christians ask Vatican for ‘urgent intervention’ on violence amid envoy’s visit to India
The Vatican said Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher was visiting the country from July 13–19 to “strengthen bonds of friendship and... Read more
Pope, Indian bishops mourn crash of airliner that killed hundreds
There are “no words to describe this tragedy,” Archbishop Thomas Macwan of Gandhinagar said. Read more
Catholic school hit, 3 students killed in India-Pakistan conflict; pope hails ceasefire
Indian security forces launched aerial assaults against what they said were nine terrorist centers inside Pakistan early on May 7.... Read more
Indian bishops condemn assault on Catholic pilgrims and priests at Jabalpur
Allegedly injured in the assault was the vicar general and procurator of Jabalpur, who reportedly rushed to safeguard the pilgrims... Read more
Catholic leaders warn of opposition to Christian burials and religious practices in India
The group sounded the alarm after making a fact-finding visit to several remote areas under the Balasore Diocese in the... Read more
Christians decry plan in India for death penalty for conversions
“A provision for capital punishment will be made in the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act for religious conversion,” declared... Read more
Nearly 2 dozen bishops visit remote community of ‘banished’ Catholics in eastern India
Christians performed traditional animist dances with men wearing buffalo horns while women in colorful dresses offered flower bouquets to each... Read more
Indian bishops mourn stampede deaths at massive Hindu festival attended by millions
“It is heartbreaking to witness such a calamity during a sacred event that draws millions in devotion,” Cardinal Filipe Neri... Read more
Church ‘frustrated’ over government takeover of school appointments in Gujarat, India
The verdict “is frustrating for us. We are sad that it came just ahead of the 75th anniversary of the... Read more
Christians in northeast India unfazed by bid to revive 46-year-old anti-conversion law
The revival of the dormant law has been brought about by the Guwahati High Court, which ordered the state government... Read more
Leaders urge India’s Modi to curb spiraling violence against Christians
“We cry out to you from the depths of our hearts when we are attacked in villages and towns in... Read more
Catholic groups offer prefabricated houses for victims of landslides in south India
The devastating July 30 landslide that virtually wiped out two townships in the mountain areas claimed more than 400 lives... Read more
Indian church leaders plead for protection amid ‘relentless attacks’ on Christians
“We need protection against what is happening and urge the government to ensure the safety of the Christians,” Archbishop John... Read more
Church leaders will appeal Indian Supreme Court order for tax on salaries of clergy
“This judgment without a detailed hearing of our plea is very disappointing. We have no option but to challenge this... Read more
Vatican message for India’s ‘festival of lights’ emphasizes need for fostering harmony
“Diversity is seen by most as a source of mutual growth, learning, and enrichment. At the same time, it is... Read more
‘Duty to accompany migrants’: Indian bishops launch portal to support nation’s immigrants
The digital portal was launched on Sept. 27 in Bangalore by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India ahead of... Read more
Christians face arbitrary arrests, grave religious freedom violations in India
According to a recent report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), Christians in India are facing increasingly... Read more
Thousands gather in jungle for celebration honoring Catholic priest killed in eastern India
The priest was shot and pierced with arrows in his thatched chapel-house during the early hours of Sept. 2, 1999. Read more
Church hails India Supreme Court for reaffirming ban on euthanasia: ‘Extremely happy’
“We are extremely happy that the sacredness of life has been upheld by the court,” Archbishop Raphy Manjaly of Agra,... Read more
