CBCI Urges Government to Reconsider FCRA Amendment Bill

CBCI Urges Government to Reconsider FCRA Amendment Bill

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has asked Parliament and Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill. In a memorandum sent on March 31, the bishops warned that the bill could harm charities,...
Adivasi Forum Meeting Focuses on Tribal Rights and Unity

Adivasi Forum Meeting Focuses on Tribal Rights and Unity

A leadership meeting of the Adivasi Forum under the Bongiyo Christian Pariseba (BCP) focused on protecting the constitutional rights of tribal communities and planning collective action. The meeting was held on April 9 in Kharagpur and brought together representatives...
Violence in Manipur Leaves Children Dead, Tensions Rise Again

Violence in Manipur Leaves Children Dead, Tensions Rise Again

Fresh violence has shaken Manipur after two children from the Meitei community were killed in a suspected militant attack. The incident is seen as a serious setback to the fragile peace in the conflict-hit state. A five-year-old boy and his five-month-old sister died...
“Doctor Priest” Fr. Francis Alapatt Laid to Rest

“Doctor Priest” Fr. Francis Alapatt Laid to Rest

The Catholic Church in Kerala bid a heartfelt farewell to Fr. Dr. Francis Alapatt, who passed away on April 9 at the age of 72. Widely known as the “Doctor Priest,” he was remembered as a priest, doctor, writer, and humanitarian who dedicated his life to serving...