Catholic women demand transparency in Church handling clergy abuse

Catholic women demand transparency in Church handling clergy abuse

The Sisters in Solidarity, a national forum of Catholic women in India, on February 6 demanded “absolute transparency and accountability” in the way the Church handles sex abuse cases. The group, comprising religious and lay women, stresses revising canon law and the...
Indian Christians seek legal remedy for decent burial

Indian Christians seek legal remedy for decent burial

The top court in the western Indian state of Maharashtra has served notices on government officials seeking an explanation for the lack of burial grounds for Christians in Thane district. The officials have been directed to file their replies on the contention that...
Inequality kills,’ Oxfam report reminds India

Inequality kills,’ Oxfam report reminds India

The poor became poorer while the rich became richer in India during 2021, says a survey by Oxfam International. Indian billionaires increased their wealth by 39 percent in 2021 and are getting richer at a much faster pace, but the poor saw their annual income drop by...