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Kerala policeman praised for saving man from mob

Unknown persons become heroes overnight through their self-less service to humanity or their quick action to save someone from danger. One such person is Kiran Shyam, sub inspector of Aruvikkara in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district. His brave act that saved a person from an angry mob has brought him accolades and stardom.

53 anti-Christian incidents registered in 45 days

As many as 53 incidents of violence against Christians were registered in the first 45 days of 2022, says an ecumenical group based in New Delhi. The United Christian Forum on February 15 said the incidents were recorded by its toll-free helpline number launched seven years ago. The 53 incidents were recorded as on February […]

Indian archbishop calls for protection of Christians

A Catholic archbishop in southern India has appealed to the provincial government to protect Christians, their places of worship, religious symbols and sacred structures. Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore said the Feb. 15 demolition of a statue of Jesus and Stations of the Cross at Gokunte in Kolar district of Karnataka state “had not only […]

India government destroys 20-foot Jesus statue in Christian village

Officials have destroyed a 20-foot-tall statue of Jesus that has been standing in a village in India for 18 years. The local administration said the statue was built on land reserved as an animal pasture, and claims its destruction was ordered by the High Court. However, Christian leaders from the region say the case was […]

Hunger Watch Survey reveals alarming food insecurity in India

The recent Hunger Watch Survey reveals an alarming state of food insecurity and economic distress in India. The study was conducted by the Right to Food Campaign India along with a number of associated organizations and the results were released February 23 at the Press Club of India, New Delhi. According to the study, close […]

Young professionals quit jobs to become priests

Fr John Purakkattuputhenpura was among several young professionals who are being ordained Catholic priests this year as the Church in India struggles with clergy abuse and other scandals. These young men have ignored negative reports about priesthood to leave their lucrative and promising careers. All that mattered to them was their inner call, says Father […]

Man lynched by villagers over blasphemy allegation, say Pakistani police

A mob lynched a man because he had allegedly burnt pages of Muslim holy book the Quran in central Pakistan, and dozens of people have been arrested, police and officials said on February 13. Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered action against the mob and any police who acted an onlookers to the killing. “The lynching […]

China rewrites Bible with Communist principles: Christian watchdog

A US watchdog has said the Chinese government is currently rewriting the Bible to align it with Communist principles and values. Speaking to Faith Wire, spokesman for Voice of the Martyrs (VOM), Todd Nettleton said the new translation would “really support the Communist Party.” “This is a project that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced […]