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Anti-Christian violence on the rise in India‍

Attacks against Christians are increas-ing in India, with 260 incidents recorded in the first five months of 2017, according  to Persecution Relief, an ecumenical Christian forum that monitors incidents of persecution. The organization counted 348 incidents last year, an average of 29 incidents per

Serving downtrodden enlivens jubilarian Teresa nuns 

Two Missionaries of Charity nuns, who celebrated 25 years of religious life, say serving the poorest of the poor continues to thrill them. “I find real peace and joy in serving the downtrodden and under privileged following the footsteps of our founder, Saint Teresa of Kolkata,” Sister Selena Toppo, one of the nuns, told Matters […]

Hindu youth group creates ruckus over conversion of Dalits

Activists allegedly belonging to the right-wing Hindu Yuva Vahini (HVY), founded by Yogi Adityanath, on May 19 created ruckus at Aurai in this district of Uttar Pradesh over “forcible conversion” of Dalits. The activists reached a newly constructed house in Tiuri village that was being used as church and alleged that forcible conversion of Dalits […]

Tribal bishops seek Indian president’s intervention

India’s tribal Catholic bishops have sought the intervention of President Pranab Mukherjee to ensure the rights of millions of tribal people. The memorandum signed by tribal bishops from six states said, they were “saddened” by the policies of state governments that have trampled over tribal people’s rights. They want the president “to protect the land, […]

Church, pastor’s home burnt down in southern India

Suspected Hindu nationali-sts in Tamil Nadu burned down a church and the home of its pastor after some high “caste” Hindus converted to Christia-nity and joined the church. Pastor John Muller and his pregnant wife were out when their home and adjoining church were set ablaze May 3 in Attipattu village in Cuddalore District. “Recently, […]

Catholic medicos commit to fight the spread of tuberculosis

The Catholic Medical Association of India (CHAI) is leading a campaign to tackle cases of tuberculosis, in collaboration with government agencies and other civil society organizations, said Redemptorist Fr Dr Mathew Abraham, CHAI Director General. India has the largest number of cases of tuberculosis in the world. Every hour more than 50 people die of […]