Eight Christians assaulted in Odisha

Eight Christians assaulted in Odisha

A group of Christians was brutally attacked by a gang of religious goons at midnight on July 21. The attack took place in the eastern Indian State of Odisha in a village named Badaguda in Koraput district. Speaking to Persecution Relief, Ayuba Khora, the local Pastor...
Montfort Institute launches livelihood program for transgenders

Montfort Institute launches livelihood program for transgenders

A Hyderabad-based Mont-fort centre for human rights has launched a livelihood pro-gram for those who have lost their livelihoods because of Covid-19. The first group to benefit from Montfort Social Institute (MSI) project, launched on July 21, is transgenders who lost...
“Angel” who rushed in where neighbours feared to tread

“Angel” who rushed in where neighbours feared to tread

As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc all over the world bringing nations to its knees; we hear stories human resilience of against odds. Stories narrate how healthcare workers sacrifice lives to save others, individuals cook food to feed hungry elderly in the...
Squads ensure Christian burial for Kerala pandemic victims

Squads ensure Christian burial for Kerala pandemic victims

As fear and confusion persist about burying Covid-19 victims in some parts of India, the Kerala-based Syro-Malabar Church has formed squads to give a dignified burial to people dying from the pandemic. As Covid-19 began to claim lives in the southern Indian state,...
Case filed against bishop for breaking corona restrictions

Case filed against bishop for breaking corona restrictions

Police in Kerala have registered a case against Bishop Remigiose Inchananiyil of Thamarassery for breaking coronavirus restrictions. The Syro-Malabar prelate is among 40 people charged by the police for participating in a protest at the Forest Range Office in...