Hundreds of Christian Leaders Appeal for Persecuted Religious Minorities in India
Federation of Indian-American Christian Organizations in North America documented 1,570 attacks on Christians in 2023, up from its previous report of 1,198 in 2022.
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Easter Holiday is Canceled Then Restored in Heavily Christian Indian State
The March 28 reversal by the Manipur government, which is led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came within 24 hours after Manipur Gov. Anusuiya Uikey canceled the Easter holiday.
Amid Upsurge of Animal Attacks, India’s Catholic Church Speaks Up for Kerala Farmers
A series of recent trampling deaths caused by rampaging elephants has focused attention on the issue.
Amid Arrests of Indian Priests and Nun, Bishop Calls for ‘Storming of Heaven’
Eleven out of India’s 28 states have passed laws to criminalize forced conversions but, in practice, they have been used to prevent the practice of the Christian faith.
Amid Arrests of Medical Staff, Church in India Decries Rampant Female Feticide
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India is reiterating ‘the value and dignity of human life’ in light of shocking media reports.
Indian Priest Who Joined Hindu Nationalist Party Relieved of Duties by Bishop
‘His action violated the canon law, which prohibits priests from joining political parties without permission,’ Bishop John Nellikunnel said.
India’s Modi Government Invites Christian-Rights Watchdog to Discuss Concerns
Major grievances include anti-conversion laws enacted in 11 states, frequent attacks on Christian educational institutions, and continued discrimination against Christian Dalits.
India’s Bishops Elated After Successful Moon Landing
The solar-powered lunar rover will now spend two weeks exploring the vicinity of the landing site, studying the chemical composition of moon dust and gravel, Space.com reported.
On Indian Independence Day, Bishops Reiterate Christians’ Patriotism
“The beauty of this country is the diversity of culture, faith, and ethnicity, with a feeling of common brotherhood,” Father Varghese Velickagam, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Imphal, which covers the entire Manipur state, told CNA Aug. 15.
