Bishops caution against rising occult practices

Catholic bishops in Kerala have cautioned people against rising occult practices in the wake of reported cases of human sacrifices in the southern Indian state. “No civilized society can image such ghastly murders. We are shocked,” Father Jacob G Palakkappilly, the...

Religious polarization in India seeping into US diaspora

In Edison, New Jersey, a bulldozer, which has become a symbol of oppression of India’s Muslim minority, rolled down the street during a parade mark-ing that country’s Independence Day. At an event in Anaheim, California, a shouting match eru-pted between people...

Northeast India’s indigenous congregation completes 80 years

The Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians (MS-MHC), the first indigenous con-gregation of northeastern India, has marked its 80th foundation anniversary. “In the glorious mission history of Northeast India, one cannot deny the impact of the multifaceted...

Indian Hindu outfit targets Dalits adopting Christianity

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) or World Hindu Council has urged the Indian government to withdraw the benefits of its affirmative action program to Hindus who convert to Christianity. Vijay Shankar Tiwari, the national VHP spokesman while addressing a press...