Anna Chiara Filice

The Christian woman left Multan prison in Punjab last night. She is being kept in a secret location of maximum security. The family cannot see her. Activist: "We thank the Lord for this blessing".

The congregation suspended adoptive practices in 2015, when the Indian government opened adoption to single, separated or divorced people. The state registration of institutions allows them to "give a face" to the orphans.

The Christian woman, acquitted of blasphemy, is back in Multan prison. Her family is not under police protection. For Pakistani activist, “Only our Lord Jesus Christ is our protector.” He adds that Christians love Pakistan “with all our strength”.

President Sirisena sacked Wickremesinghe, an ally, accusing him of corruption and plotting his murder. Rajapaksa is the former dictator investigated for abuses during the country’s civil war. Economic relations with India and China loom in the background. Parliament is suspended until 16 November.

Fr. Kuriakose Kattuthara is one of the key witnesses against Msgr. Franco Mulakkal, the bishop accused of raping a nun. The prelate's detractors insinuate the doubt that he died in revenge, to silence his testimony against the bishop.

The government's decision concerns Christian places of worship built on public land. According to the administration (a Hindu nationalist leader), the churches would not have valid permits and break land laws. Catholic source: "At least tell us how to regularize our documents".

The goal of the Hindu nationalist party is to win the sympathies of the most radical fringes. The population feels lost and deprived of cultural identity. Over the years it has become "political practice" to change the name of the city, even by left-wing governments.

The 22-year-old woman lives in Telangana. She saw her father’s abusive behaviour towards her mother. Her half-brothers forced her to work in cotton fields. The Salesians in Vijayawada gave her a new life through education.

At least 2,565 candidates are running for the 249 seats in the lower house of Parliament, including 400 women. Taliban claim responsibility for the murder of the Kandahar police chief. Fake identity papers have been discovered.

The conference aims to be a contribution to the Synod on young people taking place in the Vatican. Testimonies from Iraq, China, Cambodia, Brazil, Hong Kong. Direct experiences of missionaries who "put themselves alongside" the sufferings, difficulties and joys of the new generations, not content with merely studying them.

The "Future Policy" award is given to policies that "create better conditions for present and future generations". Agro-ecology has increased farmers' earnings and tourism.

The government plans tighter controls on drug trafficking. New bill seeks to stop the sale of ‘ya ba’, the mad drug. The real goal is to ensure the outgoing government’s victory in next December’s elections. Since mid-May more than 200 people have been killed in “encounter” with the police.