Nirmala Carvalho

The various episodes occurred in Beed District (Maharashtra). Three physicians have been arrested. One woman forced to abort is 17. A 28-year-old dies from complications in connection with the procedure. Physician from the Pontifical Academy of Life complains that "selective female abortions are increasing, in the cities as well."

In Prathnalaya ("House of Prayer") in Bandra (Mumbai) the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master welcome people of all castes and religion. On the occasion of World Environment Day, they explain the benefits of herbs and natural therapies for humans.

For months, a couple from the Pentecostal Fellowship House Church receive death threats from Islamic fundamentalists. In late March, the whole community attacked, a widow of 65 beaten. Police will accept complaints for threats, as long as you do not name the attacker.

The police can not identify those responsible, despite the footage of security cameras. Brahmin Hindu convert to Catholicism: "The local community is left to itself, the church authorities must act." Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar: "The situation is tense, but the Church in India strongly supports us."

In December 2011, New Delhi said that members of religious minorities from Other Backward Classes should have their own quota. For the state's High Court, this would violate India's secular nature. For the President of the Global Council of Indian Christians, "This is just more discrimination against Christian and Muslim Dalits."

Chinese authorities announce that anyone professing a faith or participating in religious celebrations or services will be fired. Offenders will be severely punished. The Dalai Lama remains a threat to national unity. He and separatists must be opposed.

Main entrance burned, the rest preserved thanks to intervention of a security guard. Two assailants unknown. The pastor of Holy Family: "We are concerned, it is a premeditated attack." The President of the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC) calls for the intervention of chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir to protect the Christian community in the state.

The St. Mary Athirampuzha (Syro-Malabar Church) will host three buildings on its land for 21 families. People will use it for 15 years, after paying a nominal rent. The goal is to educate young people to make them self reliant. The project is funded by the parishioners of the archdiocese.

The Janhit Vikas Trust center (JVT, "Welfare of people") seeks to improve the lives of tribal people of Maharashtra, in respect of culture and traditions. Among the initiatives: Minimum education for children and teens; experiences of microcredit groups, self-help for alcoholism, legal education for women against domestic violence and abuse, use of herbs and natural remedies for treatments.

According to a report by the Amicus Curiae (friend of the court) to the Supreme Court, Gujarat's chief minister did not take the necessary steps to stop disorders that claimed the lives of more than a thousand Hindus and Muslims. In April, a court had dismissed all charges against Modi.

According to the Andhra Pradesh Federation of Churches (APFC), S. P. Sangma is the "right person" to represent India to the world. The tribal Christian from Arunachal Pradesh is a former speaker of the lower house of parliament and a member of the Congress party. He has always been "impartial" and attentive to the needs of the residents of the country's northeast.

Sajan George, president of the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC), highlights the problem. More anti-Christian attacks are reported in the states of Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, which are governed by the Hindu nationalist NJP. Anti-conversion laws and lack of justice have created a climate of terror for Christians.