Nirmala Carvalho

The press statement of the Archdiocese of Mumbai. Bandra's Cross demolished despite being in a private estate. The demonstrators wear a black band on their arm and hold the sign "Build My Cross". Another cross demolished in Mumbai.

The Mumbai authorities authorized the destruction of the Christian religious symbol. The archbishop complains that the cross was on the wall of a private property. The owner of the property and ecclesiastical hierarchies had all the necessary documents. There is a makeshift cross to allow prayers.

Bishop Mathew Vaniakizhakkel is the emeritus bishop of Satna. Along with five Catholics, in 2009 he was denounced for conversion, conspiracy and disturbance of peace among religions. The accuser then repented and asked for forgiveness. Christian Leader: "Anti-conversion law is a tool to harassing Christians."

The meeting with Yogi Adityanath took place on 21 April. Local Church leaders extended their best wishes to him in his new capacity. They also asked him to guarantee the security and protection of the Christian minority and its places of worship.

The officers climbed on the altar and prevented the continuation of the Good Friday celebrations. Local official: "The Dalits have a church in their village." Christian leader: "Since Prime Minister Modi has come to power, attacks against minorities have increased."

The desecration was discovered by a faithful who visited the church to pray. The case was registered against unknown persons. Christian Leaders condemns yet another act of intimidation against the Christian minority. "Clear indication of awakening sectarian strife".

The Palm Sunday initiative of the Indian Missionary Society’s Vishwa Jyoti Communications office. The missionaries have rallied activists of all religions. New Nationalist government has blocked the work of cleaning water.

The Syro-Malabar Synod of Bishops issued a note for the clergy, saying that yoga is beneficial for the body and the mind, but should not to be confused with spirituality. The practice is compulsory in Indian schools, but is often used to promote “a Hindu lifestyle."

The President of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences expresses closeness to Pakistani faithful killed in a Sufi temple. Natural disasters in Latin America, as well as suffering of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil "encourage us to fervently invoke the mercy of God." Two deacons and five priests ordained; baptism of adult catechumens at the Easter vigil.

The path that separates Mount Marys Bandra from Mount Mary’s Haregao. A pilgrimage by 40 rural youth of Ahmednagar. Fr. Kadam: The path reinforces the path of faith formation. They are poor people who struggle to survive every day. To participate in the pilgrimage they have made "enormous sacrifices in time and money."

The clergyman had praised the benefits of yoga for body and mind. His Church welcomes Dalits and the poor held down by the caste system. In Uttar Pradesh another Pentecostal pastor was beaten and arrested. A pastor and five members of the Life Worship Centre were also detained but later released.

Crosses taken down; tombstones smashed. State led by Hindu nationalist party. Growing violence against Christians in the region. The Hindu Yuva Vahini organization, founded by the Chief Minister, for the return of the Dalits to Hinduism.