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Ideological dogmatism posing “danger” to scientific temper: Christian philosophers

The current trends of ideo-logical dogmatism are posing “danger” to India’s scientific temper, said the Association of Christian Philosophers of India (ACPI). “India’s contribution to science has been immense. There has been a scientific temper down the ages, which is in danger of being diluted by current trends of ideological dogmatism, whereby the distinction between […]

Indian nuns call for women’s ‘due place’ in church leadership

About 100 Catholic women religious in India have called for a place at the table in church leadership and asked that canon law be amended to make it more relevant and inclusive. They stressed these and other points at a “Women in the Church” consultation held on October-4-6 at Ishvani Kendra Pune, the cultural capital […]

Mulakkal case: Christian women condemn Church inaction

The Indian Christian Women’s Movement (ICWM) has criticized the Church for its inaction as the survivor nun in the Mulakkal case continues to face harassment and slander. The ecumenical women’s group offered solidarity and support to the alleged victim of rape by Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar. The ICWM “stands solidly, every step of the […]

Incidents of violence, discrimination not conforming to India”s legal protections for minorities: US

Incidents of violence and discrimination against minorities, including attacks on Dalits and Muslims by cow vigilantes, are not in keeping with India”s legal protections for minorities, a top US diplomat told a Congressional subcommittee on Oct. 22. “Incidents of violence and discrimination against minorities in India, including cow vigilante attacks against members of the Dalit […]

Church needs to address crises with transparency, accountability

Transparency and accountability are necessary while addressing crises in the church, stressed the Association of Moral Theologians of India (AMTI) in its latest meeting. The recent crisis in the Church, especially due to the abuse scandal, according to many is the biggest in the history of the Church. Some others would say that it should […]

Christians in India are “living in fear,” says Catholic bishop

Christians across India are “living in fear” because of acts of state-led violence and oppression, says the bishop of a region still recovering from one of the country’s worst outbreaks of persecution. Speaking to leading Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need, Bishop Kishore Kumar Kujur of Rourkela described how the government in India […]

Future priests, nuns need to follow Pope Francis: Franciscans

Future priests and nuns in India need to have the mind and heart of Pope Francis to work for and with the poor, says an association of Franciscans in India. “Today’s youth who are joining us for Religious formation in various stages throughout the country must understand and effectively disseminate the vision and mission of […]

Mother Teresa author gets Albanian Nation’s Ambassador Award

A Mother Teresa of Calcutta research scholar in the United Kingdom was honoured with a prestigious award from Albanian government in London on 2nd October 2019. The Ambassador of Albania to the UK, His Excellency Qirjako Qirko, handed over the Albanian Nation’s Ambassador Award, bestowed by the Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama and the […]

Eviction-facing Indian Catholics to fight Muslim charity’s claims

Goans oppose tourism project near 16th century basilica