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Idukki bishop asks priests stay away from the electioneering

Bishop John Nellikunnel of Idukki has written to his priests explicitly telling them not to take any position favouring any political party or ideology. The Bishop’s March 9 circular to priests assumes importance as Kerala’s more than 18% Christian population has significant sway in certain key pockets of central Kerala. The state is scheduled to […]

Tamil Nadu bishops seek poll date change

The Tamil Nadu Bishops’ Council has sought change in the poll date for the southern Indian state. The state’s 39 parliamentary and 18 assembly seats will go to poll on April 18, which coincides with Maundy Thursday, an important observance for Christians across denominations. On March 11, Abp. Antony Pappusamy of Madurai and president of […]

Toxic bootleg liquor destroys lives in India’s northeast

When Sunil Kiro enjoyed some moonshine to unwind after a hard day’s work at a tea estate in India’s northeastern Assam State, he had no idea he would never be able to see again. He was among an estimated 500 victims of a tragedy that swept the region on Feb. 20 when 160 people died and […]

French missionaries remembered on Tibetan National Uprising Day

Two French missionaries were remembered at the 60th Tibetan National Uprising Day commemoration in Miao town in Arunachal Pradesh. “Tibet and Christianity in Arunachal Pradesh have an age-old connection,” said Likro Mossang, women president of Miao Diocese in east Arunachal Pradesh. “French missionaries Nicolas Krick and Augustine Bourry were killed on their way to Tibet […]

Remember our faults when correcting others: Pope

To be effective teachers of the faith, Catholics must be cognizant of their own sins and shortcomings when giving correction and guide to others, Pope Francis said on March 3. “So many times, we all know, it is easier or more convenient to discern and condemn the defects and sins of others, without being able […]

Anti-Catholic climate worsens in France

French monitoring groups have cited an increase in attacks on churches and religious sites, with a record 47 documented in February, despite appeals for better protection from the country’s Catholic bishops. The groups’ report said 15 vandalism attacks had been registered nationwide during the month, along with 15 robberies, 10 acts of profanation and one […]

Many U.S. Catholics Question Their Membership Amid Scandal

As the Catholic Church responds to more allegations of sexual abuse of young people by priests, an increasing percentage of Catho-lics are re-examining their commitment to the religion. 37% of U.S. Catholics, up from 22% in 2002, say news of the abuse has led them to question whether they would remain in the church. As […]

BJP moves to woo minorities with manifesto

India’s pro-Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has invited suggestions from minorities on how to adapt its election manifesto to making the nation more inclusive. Representatives of religious minorities, including Catholics, presented their suggestions at a March 7 meeting in the capital, New Delhi. The gathering was convened by federal Minority Affairs Mini-ster Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi […]