Nirmala Carvalho

No injuries. It is the tenth incident against the St. Joseph of Belgaum convent school since last January. For school principal Sister Thankam Michael, the attacks want to stir up mob violence.

The religious leader, during the eleventh Biannual Meeting with the leaders of Tibetan Buddhism and the ancestral religion of Bon, said that Beijing "has no power over the issue. And it is quite possible for the tradition of reincarnation to be suspended." China responds: "Impossible". Meanwhile, two other young monks set themselves on fire to request religious freedom in Tibet.

Historical, artistic, cultural and religious artefacts, dating back to the 16th century. For Card. Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Mumbai, the museum "celebrates freedom of religion, bears witness to the search for God in India and is an instrument of evangelization for the young." The museum also celebrates the 125th anniversary of the archdiocese.

The chief minister of the state stops the Indo-Russian nuclear plant project and the people break their hunger strike. Bishop Yvon Ambroise: "The Church is supporting this good cause," because "people's lives are more valuable than any investment."

Lobsang Dhargye, 22, Tsekho, 30, and Dorjee, 16, were convicted for allegedly helping a young monk set himself on fire. Meanwhile, Beijing offers 10,000 yuan, plus a 50,000 loan to monks from Kirti Monastery to “start a new life”.

Mud swamped roads make area accessible only by helicopter. Total casualties (India, Nepal and Tibet) more than 80 dead and at least 100,000 homes damaged. Indian State of Sikkim worst hit with 50 persons killed. For Fr. Felix Baretto , vicar general of the Catholic diocese of Darjeeling, the scene is “devastating”.

Darjeeling Bishop Steven Lepcha talks about the event and the role Christians are playing in the rescue operations without discrimination of creed or caste. The St Francis School in Sikkim collapsed leaving two students under the rubble.

The incidents occurred in the districts of Belgaum and Hassan. Sajan George, President of the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC): "Not sporadic cases, but proof of the anti-Christian climate in Karnataka". In September 2008 The Hindu Nationalist attacks on State churches.

Kandhamal district makes the announcement. However the Catholic archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, archbishop John Barwa, warns: “nevertheless local officials continue to torment Christians”. A prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Five activists of the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) and the police tried to convince the faithful to file a false complaint against the pastor, on charges of forced conversions. The 11 rejected. GCIC: " Madhya Pradesh is a rogue state with the Christian community."

On the feast day of the Holy Name of Mary, the political leader placed a garland of red flowers, plus two candles at the foot of the statue of the Virgin. Since the start of September, 15,000 pilgrims have visited the shrine, only 30 per cent Christian. “The devotion of Our Lady transcends religious boundaries,” said Basilica vice rector.

Hindu nationalists have denounced Bhasker and Hemanth Naik of practicing forced conversions, because the refused to return to Hinduism. Sajan K George, president of the Global Council of Indian Christians: "The authorities' political survival depends on the fundamentalist forces, the situation is increasingly worrying."