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Kerala Bishops Oppose Government’s Decision to Reduce Liquor Tax

Catholic bishops in Kerala have urged the state government to withdraw its decision to reduce taxes on low-alcohol beverages, warning that the move could encourage alcohol consumption and create more social problems. In its first annual budget presented on June 19, the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government announced a major cut in taxes on […]

Christians and Tribal Groups Oppose Hindu Prayers in Chhattisgarh Schools

Christian organizations and tribal community leaders in Chhattisgarh have urged the state government to withdraw a directive asking schools to include Hindu prayers and rituals in their daily activities. The directive, issued by the state’s Education Department on June 12, asks all government-recognized schools to begin the school day by chanting prayers in praise of […]

Kuki-Zo Community Apologizes for Killings, Seeks Peace in Manipur

The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has publicly apologized for the killing of six Naga civilians in Manipur, expressing hope that the move will reduce tensions and help end the economic blockade affecting Kuki-Zo communities. The apology came after the bodies of six Naga villagers were found near a Kuki-Zo village on June 10. The incident further […]

Church Leaders Promote Voter Awareness in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Church leaders and social organizations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have launched a voter awareness campaign to help people take part in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. More than 100 priests, religious sisters, and community leaders attended an online awareness and training programme on June 22. The participants were trained to […]

Jharkhand High Court Acquits Missionaries of Charity Nun in Child Trafficking Case

The Jharkhand High Court has acquitted Sister Concilia and two co-accused in the 2018 Ranchi child trafficking case, bringing an end to nearly eight years of legal proceedings. The case began after allegations that a 14-day-old baby had been sold for ₹50,000 from a Missionaries of Charity shelter home in Ranchi. Sister Concilia was arrested […]

Indian Jesuit university earns top-tier status

St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), a Jesuit-managed institution in Mangaluru, has been granted Category-I status by the University Grants Commission (UGC), marking a major achievement in its 146-year history. The recognition was awarded on June 20 and places the university among India’s top-performing higher education institutions. Vice Chancellor Fr. Praveen Martis said the honour […]

CBCI Calls for National Day of Prayer on FCRA Amendment Bill

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has called on Catholic churches across India to observe June 28, 2026, as a National Day of Prayer in response to the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill. The bill is expected to be discussed during Parliament’s Monsoon Session, and Church leaders have expressed concern that […]

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Fr. Anand David Xalxo as Auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Anand David Xalxo as the new Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Ranchi. The appointment marks an important milestone in the life and ministry of the 51-year-old priest, who has served the archdiocese in several key roles. Bishop-elect Anand David Xalxo is currently the Vicar General of the Archdiocese […]