RSS leader slams Church for ‘exploiting and converting’ people

RSS general secretary Suresh ‘Bhaiyyaji’ Joshi on Feb. 9 accused the Church of exploiting and converting people to Christianity by taking advantage of their “ignorance and poverty.” Stating that he had no objection if someone embraces Christianity on his own, Joshi...

‘No case of love jihad in Kerala’: Centre tells Parliament

There is no case of “love jihad” in Kerala, the Centre said in Parliament in response to a question about whether the government was aware of the observation of Kerala High Court on the issue. The Union ministry of home affairs made the remarks in a written reply to a...

Bishop stresses young Catholics’ duty to Church, society

Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao on February 4 reminded young Catholics that they are the “now” of the Church called to serve society and the nation. “In every state we have had some heroes and heroines who stood against all odds for the growth of the Church in...

Pompeo announces new alliance for religious freedom

A new International Religious Freedom Alliance with 27 member states was announced by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Pompeo said that the alliance would include “like-minded partners who treasure, and fight for, international religious freedom for every human being.”...