Bangladesh’s Armenian church has lone Hindu worshiper

Bangladesh’s Armenian church has lone Hindu worshiper

With no priest to minister and no faithful to pray, Dhaka’s Armenian church has one last parishioner: a Hindu caretaker. Shankar Ghosh makes the sign of the cross before opening the entrance of the striking white and yellow edifice, built 240 years ago in the capital...
Priest’s “last will” inspires bishop, colleagues

Priest’s “last will” inspires bishop, colleagues

A Catholic priest in Kerala, southern India, has inspired his bishop and other clerics through his “funeral will.” Father James Kumbukal has left a lasting mark through his funeral will, said Bishop Jose Porunnedom of Mananthavady mourning the death of his 78-year-old...
Covid aid restores society’s faith in Church

Covid aid restores society’s faith in Church

The Church’s vital role in providing emergency help for those hit by Covid-19 is rebuilding community relations in India where Christians have been demonised by far-right politicians. Archbishop Leo Cornelio of Bhopal told Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that, despite...
Dalit Christian dies in police custody in India

Dalit Christian dies in police custody in India

A Dalit Christian woman in the southern Indian state of Telangana has died in custody after allegedly being tortured by police. Maid Ambadipudi Mariyamma of Yadadri-Bhongir district was booked along with her minor son Udaykiran on June 17 by Addagudur police after a...