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Christian Woman Assaulted During Christmas Event in Jabalpur; BJP Leader Accused

            A Christmas gift distribution programme for Christians in Madhya Pradesh descended into controversy after a BJP district vice-president allegedly assaulted and verbally abused a visually impaired Christian woman in Jabalpur, accusing her of facilitating religious conversion. Video footage circulated on social media shows Anju Bhargav, a district vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), […]

Rajasthan Education Department Warns Schools Against Forcing Students to Dress as Santa

            The education department in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, has issued a warning to schools against forcing students to attend school dressed as Santa Claus, stating that strict action will be taken against any institution found violating the directive. According to the order, schools must not compel students to participate in such activities or place undue pressure […]

CM Mamata Banerjee Attends Christmas Service at Kolkata Cathedral

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee joined the Christmas Eve service at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, marking her continued presence at the annual celebration in the city. The solemn liturgical service was presided over by Archbishop Dr Elias Frank of Calcutta. On her arrival at the cathedral premises, the […]

The Kerala Story: Against the Noise of Hate

At a time when incidents of hostility toward Christmas carol groups have been reported from several parts of North India, Kerala has offered a contrasting picture marked by interfaith warmth and everyday coexistence. Across the state, Christian carol groups moving through neighbourhoods were received with openness and goodwill by Hindu and Muslim families, reflecting a […]

Bajrang Dal Members Protest Outside Bareilly Cathedral in Uttar Pradesh

          Around 15 to 20 Bajrang Dal members gathered outside the gate of St. Alphonsus Cathedral on December 24 following objections raised over a Christmas programme held on the cathedral campus. The group remained outside the premises, raised slogans and recited religious verses outside the church gate. Bishop Ignatius D’Souza of Bareilly said the incident […]

After journey across Asia, WYD Cross begins Korean pilgrimage 

During its pilgrimage in Asia, this cross has given many people love and peace, consolation and hope, shining the true light. Now, through the pilgrimage to Seoul, we ask the Lord that the true light of Christ may spread widely in Seoul and throughout the world, so that the love, mercy and consolation of Christ […]

Cardinal of Tehran: “God is the source of peace” to heal hostilities between Israel and Iran

The ceasefire that ended the ‘twelve-day war’ between Israel and Iran ‘has not dispelled the spectre of renewed hostilities’, so much so that ‘the belligerents are preparing for the worst’ and the question seems to be ‘not if, but when’. This is what Cardinal Dominique Joseph Mathieu, Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan of the Latins, writes in […]

Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt deadly border clashes

Thailand and Cambodia have signed an agreement to implement a ceasefire to stop weeks of border hostilities. The truce, signed by Thai and Cambodian Defence Ministers, puts on hold the worst conflict in years between the two countries. In 20 days of armed clashes, just over 100 people have been killed and more than half […]