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Citing El Paso shooting, US bishops condemn divisive, hateful rhetoric

Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference on issues of immigration and racism denounced xenophobic and dehumanizing language in the United States, warning that it fosters discrimination and hatred. “The tragic loss of life of 22 people were in El Paso demonstrates that hate-filled rhetoric and ideas can become the motivation for some to commit acts […]

Nigerian bishops ask officials to review church licenses to marry couples

Six Catholic bishops appealed to the Nigerian government to review its stand on a directive that houses of worship must obtain an annual license before performing marriages and issuing marriage certificates to newly wedded couples. Archbishop Gabriel Abegunrin of Ibadan and Bishops Felix Ajakaye of Ekiti, Emmanuel Badejo of Oyo, Jude Arogundade of Ondo, John […]

France sees rise in conversion therapies to ‘cure’ homosexuality

It was a coming-out story that turned into a nightmare. The film “Boy Erased,” released on March 27 in France, is based on the true story of the teenage son of a Baptist pastor from Arkansas. When he revealed his sexuality to his parents, they reacted by enrolling him in a “masculinisation” programme to “heal” […]

Anti-Christian carnage in Nigeria could be global security nightmare

Nigeria is not the Middle East – Christians aren’t a tiny minority, they’re at least half of Africa’s most populous nation of 200 million, and their patience can’t be expected to be infinite. If Christians in Nigeria were ever to decide to take the fight to the enemy, the resulting violence could make the Christian/Muslim […]

158 anti-Christian incidents in six months: Christian Forum

The first six months of 2019 witnessed 158 incidents of violence against Christians in 23 states of India, says United Christian Forum, based on the records of its helpline. Among the 158 incidents recorded, 130 relate to attacks or intimidation and threats by violent mobs that beat up faithful assembled peacefully in church or house-church […]

Education policy: Church wants to be consulted

Catholic bishops have proposed a series of changes in a draft education policy prepared by the Indian government, criticizing its silence on the rights and contributions of Christians. The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, led by the pro-Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), drafted the National Education Policy (NEP 2019) in its attempt to revise […]

Government asked to invite Pope to India

The Indian government should invite Pope Francis to come to the populous nation as vast numbers of people were anxiously hoping for such a visit, according to an Opposition Congress Party Member of Parliament. Kodikunnil Suresh told the lower house that a papal visit would enhance the nation’s reputation for honouring individuals who enhance communal […]

Indian Church to observe August 10 as ‘Day of Mourning’

The Church in India will observe August 10 as a “Day of Mourning” for Christians and Muslims of Dalit origin. “Throughout India, August 10 is being observed as ‘Day of Mourning’ in all the churches. Rallies, demonstrations and candle vigils are conducted and specials prayers are offered in the churches,” says a press release from […]