Mother Teresa’s Sisters Don’t Have to Proselytize — They Have the Love of God to Share
The accusations that the Missionaries of Charity force conversions of Hindus to Christianity are not new and are not founded.
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Catholic Bishop in India Cleared on Charges of Sexually Assaulting a Nun
Bishop Mulakkal, 57, has consistently denied the accusations, and claims he was falsely accused after he questioned alleged financial irregularities at the accuser’s convent.
Catholic Priest in India Faces Trial for Alleged Hate Speech
The Madras High Court, one of three high courts in India, ruled Father Ponnaiah should face trial for his comments at the meeting.
Missionaries of Charity Forced to Ration Food in India After Government Blocks Foreign Funds
The missionaries normally help some 600 people at their Kolkata motherhouse and their children’s orphanage Shishu Bhavan.
India’s Choking of Funds to Missionaries of Charity and Other NGOs Draws Outcry
The Hindu nationalist government announced new restriction blocking foreign contributions to the Catholic order on Christmas Day. The funding block goes into effect Dec. 31.
Hindu Nationalists Hit Indian Christians With Anti-Conversion ‘Christmas Whammy’
On Dec. 21 the Hindu nationalist government of the Indian state of Karnataka introduced harsh legislation intended to prevent conversions from Hinduism to other faiths.
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Leaders Want a Uniform Liturgy. Why Are They Facing Resistance?
The Syro-Malabar Church is today one of four major archiepiscopal churches recognized by Rome.
Excited Church Awaits Canonization of India’s First Lay Martyr Saint
Blessed Devasahayam, an 18th-century lay convert soldier who was tortured and killed by a Hindu king because he refused to renounce his Catholic faith, will be canonized in May.
Catholic Church in India ‘Excited’ Over Prime Minister’s Invitation to Pope Francis to Visit
The Hindu nationalist Indian prime minister extended the invitation during an Oct. 30 meeting with the Holy Father at the Vatican.
Pope Francis to Meet Leaders of the US, India and South Korea in the Next 24 Hours
All three leaders are in Rome this week for the G20 summit which will take place Oct. 30-31.
