Nirmala Carvalho

The spirit of the foundress of the Missionaries of Charity has shown the dignity to the poorest of the poor around the world. Archbishop of Calcutta: "Foreign volunteers find themselves in giving to and serving the needy."

Among them Rev. CM Khanna and Fr. Jim Borst. The court wants to control Islamic Christian missionary schools in the region. The Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC) will send a petition to the UN Commission on Human Rights. Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar: "Our schools serve the state and the Muslim population." A Brahmin who converted to Christianity: "The Indian government is afraid to confront Islamic terrorism."

Two national newspapers have launched a smear campaign against Kanta Khanna, wife of the pastor targeted with a fatwa for having converted young Muslims. The Anglican clergyman: "My wife's health has worsened." The Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC) urges the central government to intervene in order not to create "a dangerous precedent."

Hundreds of worshipers celebrate in Mumbai the feast of St Arnold Janssen, founder of the Society of the Divine Word in 1875. Today, the Verbites have 901 members of Indian origin, 676 in India and 225 in 43 countries, including an archbishop in Zimbabwe.

This is what Card Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Mumbai, urged them to do at Entreprenet 2012, an international convention of Christian business people and professionals. A banker calls for reaching out to the marginalised sections of society through development, education and training. A Mumbai businessman calls for business activities based on Christian values.

Established in 1962, the pastoral organisation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has provided help and support to victims of some of the worst natural disasters, rebuilding homes, villages and lives for those in need, irrespective of caste, culture and creed.

Final sentence within days. Grand Mufti of the region claims the two men are guilty of forced conversions. Rev. Khanna: "I fear for my life." John Dayal of the All Indian Christian Council (AICC): "Islamic Court has no authority, India is a secular and democratic state".

The Pentecostal pastor of the Agape Church has lost a finger. A man and a woman seriously injured in the leg and head. Hindu nationalists raided a private home. Sajan George, the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC): "assaulting a woman, exceeds any standards of decency. Christian’s safety in their own homes at risk in Karnataka. "

Prime Minister Singh reacts to Hungama (Hunger and malnutrition) report, drawn from various NGOs. According to the survey, 42% of children under five are underweight. Over the past seven years, the rate fell by 11%. In the State of Chhattisgarh, the Sisters of the Holy Cross plans promote nutrition, medical care and health education among the rural poor.

Yesterday evening, two Christian leaders arrested, accused of having links with Maoists and proselytizing. In 2011, three pastors were assassinated. The Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC) is launching an appeal to the chief minister of the State: "Kandhamal is the realm of anti-Christian persecution in India."

Reflecting on the words of Benedict XVI during the 45th World Day for Peace, the Bishops spokesman emphasizes the role of Catholics in the development of the country. The education of new generations for "a real social and economic justice." Only God is the guarantor of peace.

The cardinal-designate is the spiritual leader of 4 million faithful in India, Gulf Countries, Europe, America. Making Christ known to the world is the most important concern for the Church in India and for the universal Church.