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158 anti-Christian incidents in six months: Christian Forum‍

The first six months of 2019 witnessed 158 incidents of violence against Christians in 23 states of India, says United Christian Forum, based on the records of its helpline. Among the 158 incidents recorded, 130 relate to attacks or intimidation and threats by violent mobs that beat up faithful asse

Indian Church to observe August 10 as ‘Day of Mourning’

The Church in India will observe August 10 as a “Day of Mourning” for Christians and Muslims of Dalit origin. “Throughout India, August 10 is being observed as ‘Day of Mourning’ in all the churches. Rallies, demonstrations and candle vigils are conducted and specials prayers are offered in the churches,” says a press release from […]

Church pays tribute to Indian politician who loved Christians

Church leaders have expressed their condolences following the death of Sushma Swaraj, India’s former external affairs minister, recalling her role in securing freedom for two abducted Catholic priests. Swaraj, a prominent member of the pro – Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), died on August 6 following a heart attack. She was 67. “She brought a […]

4 cops sacked for raiding Jalandhar priest’s house

Three Assistant Sub-Inspectors of Police are among four Punjab policemen dismissed from service, over four months after they raided a priest’s house in Jalandhar without approval, a senior official said. Senior police official of Patiala Mandeep Singh Sidhu on August 10 dismissed the four policemen, who are currently lodged in the Patiala Central Jail. The […]

Top UK church leader to push for Article 25 on India visit

Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and a leading figure in the British establishment, will seek to encourage Indian leaders to affirm and implement Article 25 of the Constitution that guarantees freedom of religion during his forthcoming 10-day visit to the country. Visiting at the invitation of the United Churches of North and South India, […]

Bishop joins Tamil parties to condemn Kashmir move

Bishop Ezra Sargunam of the Evangelical Church of India was among hundreds who joined various political parties in Tamil Nadu to protest the federal government repealing Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu And Kashmir State. They on August 7 tried to march towards Raj Bhavan, the residence of the governor, […]