‘Christian consecration’ of university draws flak in India

‘Christian consecration’ of university draws flak in India

A proposal to hold a Christian prayer service at the inauguration of a university in a northeast Indian state has been criticized by political leaders and civil society. Church leaders in Meghalaya, where Christians form a majority, advised caution and suggested...
Temporary truce in Indian Church’s troubled archdiocese

Temporary truce in Indian Church’s troubled archdiocese

Catholic priests in a troubled Indian Church archdiocese have called off a four-day protest after an assurance of dialogue to resolve their demands amid a raging decades-old liturgy dispute on the rubrics of Mass. The temporary truce within the Eastern rite...
Christian activists seek govt assurance on Bhopal waste disposal

Christian activists seek govt assurance on Bhopal waste disposal

Christian leaders in central Indian Madhya Pradesh state have urged the government to dispel fears among people before disposing of hazardous waste from the four-decades-old Bhopal industrial disaster. The appeal was made after two people set themselves on fire on...
Indian police file complaint months after politician mocked Christ

Indian police file complaint months after politician mocked Christ

Christian leaders in the central Indian Chhattisgarh state say police have regi-stered their complaint against a state legislative member following four months of persuasion after the politician allegedly in-sulted Jesus Christ. State police registered the complaint...
Church leaders oppose changes to Indian state’s forest laws

Church leaders oppose changes to Indian state’s forest laws

Catholic bishops of the Eastern rite Syro-Malabar Church have opposed changes to the forest law in southern Kerala state, saying the move could harm farmers amid a rising man-animal conflict. The Communist-led government has proposed amending the Kerala Forest Act of...