Catholics fearful over ‘hounding’ of young Indian activists

Catholics fearful over ‘hounding’ of young Indian activists

A Catholic forum has joined activists, lawyers and political leaders to condemn the arrest of young climate change and environmental activists in India. It followed the arrest of environmentalist Disha Ravi for her alleged involvement with the “toolkit” case being...
Hungary mourns Jesuit priest who taught Pope Francis

Hungary mourns Jesuit priest who taught Pope Francis

Hungary is mourning Jesuit Fr Ferenc Jálics, who years ago counted Pope Francis among his students. He died in Budapest on Feb 13 at the age of 94. The Hungarian Society of Jesus confirmed that Jesuit Fr Jálics passed away following a turbulent but spiritually...
Elderly Indian Jesuit’s bail postponed amid concerns

Elderly Indian Jesuit’s bail postponed amid concerns

A special court is set to pronounce its verdict on the bail application of an elderly Indian Jesuit activist five months after his arrest and detention on charges of sedition. The special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the federal anti-terror...
Jesuit crusader of Konkani language dies

Jesuit crusader of Konkani language dies

Jesuit Father Vasco do Rego, a noted Goan crusader and Konkani stalwart, died. The death occurred at 9:45 pm on February 17 in Pune, Maharashtra. He was 95. The funeral will be held on February 19 at St Xavier’s Church in Pune. Father Rego was widely acknowledged for...
India asserts Dalit converts have no right to contest polls

India asserts Dalit converts have no right to contest polls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has reiterated that Dalit people who converted to Christianity or Islam will not be allowed to contest elections, shattering the hopes of this socially poor group once again. Church leaders say the adamant stance of the...