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Naga choir to represent India at Asian youth conference

A choir comprising of different Naga tribes and Churches would represent India at the Asia Baptist Youth Conference in the Philippines. The Cantamus choir would represent Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) at the May 21 -24 conference in Baguio city of the Philippines. In this connection, Cantamus choir would organize a concert to raise funds […]

Repeated attacks on Jharkhand Christians worrisome: Church body

A Christian body in Jharkhand on May 13 expressed grave concern over what it says is the misuse of media to systematically spread false and sensational allegations against their community in the eastern Indian state. “The media are systematically implicating Christian institutions in order to incite the public,” says a press release from the All […]

Catholic historians study social changes in India

The Association of Catholic Historians of India is holding an international seminar on “Social Changes in India and the Catholic Church: A Historico-Anthropological Approach.” The May 3-7 seminar at Christ Deemed-to-be University, Bengaluru, is studying the changes between 17 and 20 centuries. The event is taking place in collaboration with Christ University, Pontifical Committee for […]

Don’t vote for communal candidates: Goa Archbishop

In Goa a Catholic priest apologised to the poll authorities for a hate speech urging people not to vote for the BJP, Goa’s Arch-bishop Filipe Neri Ferrao urged voters not to cast their ballot for those candidates who “corrupt, communalize, exploit and divide.” In his message on the eve of Easter Sunday, Ferrao said: “As […]

BJP leader questions Christian loyalty, Archbishop seeks apology

Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore on April 24 asked a Bharatiya Janata Party leader to withdraw his anti-Christian remarks and offer an unconditional apology to the community. The uncalled for remarks of K.S. Eshwarappa are condemn-able and highly deplorable, the archbishop said in a statement. The BJP leader’s statement has done great harm to Christians […]

Sri Lankan blasts heighten security fears in Goa

The Sri Lanka terror attacks have spurred India’s Goa State to provide security for its ancient Christian buildings, but church leaders say much more is needed. A day after a series of explosions killed more than 300 people in churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, Goa’s chief minister said he had asked […]

Latin Catholics to offer special prayers for Sri Lanka

All the Latin rite dioceses in India will organize special prayers to show solidarity with the Church and people of Sri Lanka. “To pledge our closeness and solidarity with the victims of the multiple bomb blasts that took place in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, I would like to propose that we observe coming Sunday, […]

Police guard New Delhi churches after Sri Lanka attacks

Security has been beefed up at churches in Indian capital, New Delhi after a series of suicide bombings killed more than 300 people in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. Armed Police are guarding Sacred Heart Cathedral in the capital and asking churchgoers to pass through metal detectors. They also frisk visitors who enter the 88-year-old […]

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

Goans oppose tourism project near 16th century basilica