A joint Catholic-Protestant delegation from the United States visits Kandhamal District, scene of anti-Christian violence in the summer of 2008. Cardinal Gracias insists, “We do not seek revenge, but we need justice.”
Asghar Ali Engineer points the finger at "some imams" who foment hatred and sectarian divisions. Analyzing the Koran and the life of Muhammad, he emphasizes the defence of human life and respect for minorities. He adds: Muslims must reflect "on their failures," and return to "values enshrined in the Koran."
Fr Nithiya, the executive secretary of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, talks about Sri Lanka’s new, Chinese-funded airport. He blames outside power for turning the country into a colony, destroying peace; he points the finger at China, India and Pakistan.
The Chief Minister of the State speaks of introducing the Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita as compulsory text in schools. Bishop of Madhya Pradesh Instead, we must study the values of all religions, to educate for tolerance and pluralism.
New law sets aside one third of the seats in the Lok Sabha (lower house) and State Assemblies for women. Various Church leaders comment on the issue.
On the anniversary of protests in March 2008 (the army fired on the crowd, hundreds of deaths, Tibet closed to visitors and the media), the Chinese authorities have introduced new security measures and enhanced controls. Tibetan Prime Minister in exile: we will not lose hope, we will continue our non-violent protest.
On International Women's Day, the Bishop of Agra Recalls the continuing and widespread activity of the Church to ensure women’s dignity and tehir rightful place in society and the Church itself. Examples of Mother Teresa and St. Alphonsa.
Kachchatheevu welcomed the two-day celebration. The island belongs to Sri Lanka and is located in the strait that separates the island nation from India. The occasion gave participants an opportunity to share hopes and renew with tradition, in an area shared harmoniously by Tamils from both sides.
The arrests come on the last day of the “long march,” launched to defend the rights of Christian “outcastes”. Despite the disturbances, a public meeting scheduled for tonight in Chennai is still to go ahead. Catholic priest says arrests show how people involved in “legitimate democratic struggles” are treated.
Tibetans in exile, point their finger at the "puppet of Beijing", but "proves less obedient to his masters. It is a Tibetan, and his heart sooner or later China will break the chains. Today the debut of the fake number two of Tibetan Buddhism in politics.
The archbishop of Mumbai is elected president of the Bishops’ Conference of India. He tells AsiaNews that will focus on interfaith dialogue and helping the poor. “God calls on us to protect creation and this must be the core of our mission.”
The 300 members of the group celebrate the anniversary and remember the teachings of Benedict XVI: "Transforming profit into a vehicle for development." Hope for the future, when the movement "will try to speak to all of India."
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