Catholic bishops have proposed a series of changes in a draft education policy prepared by the Indian government, criticizing its silence on the rights and contributions of Christians. The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, led by the pro-Hindu Bharatiya...
The Indian government should invite Pope Francis to come to the populous nation as vast numbers of people were anxiously hoping for such a visit, according to an Opposition Congress Party Member of Parliament. Kodikunnil Suresh told the lower house that a papal visit...
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...
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...
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...
