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Patna Archbishop: Church cannot be silent in the face of discrimination

The Catholic archbishop of Patna has finally broken his silence, and in a pastoral letter to Catholics in Patna Arch-diocese has made it clear that the Church stands for the fundamental principles of the Constitution and a non-discriminatory and humane policy towards refugees. Preparations are underway for a stand – in and candlelight demonstration in […]

366 cases of hate, targeted violence against Christians in 2019

As many as 366 incidents of hate and targeted violence against Christians occurred in India in 2019, according to the Religious Liberty Commission (RLC), an initiative of the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI). The report was released on March 13 in New Delhi. A consummately organized hate campaign against India’s Muslim population, beginning mid-December 2019, […]

Bihar’s first Covid-19 patient to recover thanks Jesus

Anitha Vinod, the first person to recover from Covid-19 virus in Bihar, says her firm faith in Jesus and strict adherence to government guidelines has saved her from the deadly disease. “I got scared when the first report came on March 22. But that did not shake my belief in God,” said the 45-year-old Protestant […]

Caritas India Sets Up A Task Force Against Coronavirus

Caritas India plans to set up an emergency task force to meet the corona virus epidemic spreading across the country. The social action wing of the Catholic bishops in India also plans to hold an emergency meeting at the national level to evaluate the situation and plan the next course of action, says its executive […]

FORMER CHRIST UNIVERSITY VICE CHANCELLOR ELECTED CARMELITE CHIEF

Father Thomas Chathamparampil, former vice-chancellor of Christ University in Bengaluru, was on March 13 elected the prior general of the Carmelite of Mary Immaculate (CMI), a Kerala-based congregation. He succeeds Father Paul Achandy, the current prior general.

HENRY MARTYN INSTITUTE HONOURS JESUIT EDUCATIONIST, MUSLIM SCHOLAR

The Henry Martyn Institute in Hyderabad, a pioneering specialized institute of Islamic studies, has honoured a Jesuit educationalist and a Muslim scholar for their contribution to Muslim-Christian relations. Church of South India Bishop Pushpa Lolita, vice-chairperson of Henry Martyn Institute, on March 18 conferred Doctor Litterarum on Jesuit Fr Thomas V Kunnunkal, the president of […]

Corona virus: Catholic Priest’s Ambulance Service Helps Stranded Patients

A Catholic priest, Fr Jomon Chempakasseril of the Kannur diocese is making waves in Kerala with his ambulance service to help the poor during the nation wide lockdown to contain corona virus pandemic. “I decided to start the service since nobody was willing to take patients to hospitals out of fear…”