Nirmala Carvalho

At the WYD, groups of young Indians are meeting different cultures and traditions. A small non-Catholic delegation is also present as proof of "peaceful multi-cultural coexistence".

Biggest Bible on display at the Chennai Book Fair

A new bill plans to strengthen government control over foreign donations to Indian NGOs and associations. Christians fear it is an additional move by Hindu fundamentalists against the Churches.

Praying is the best weapon against rising persecution in Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh, says the Archbishop of Bhopal. Catholic Tribals attend the prayer meeting in great numbers.

According to the reporter (who pretended to be a volunteer), the Missionaries of Charity keep disabled children tethered to their cots and are unprofessional in providing medical care to their patients. Sister Nirmala responds saying that criticism is welcome but we are alone with the children and no one is helping us.

Panel in Jhabua district find no forced conversions. Tribals' interest in Christianity stems from love and care missionaries provide.

False charges of "forced conversions" are levelled at a Catholic priest. For the local bishop, this is a plot by Hindu extremists, backed by the state government that provides the legal instruments. Behind it, there is an attempt by extremists to get free access to high-status Catholic schools.

Mgr Oswald Lewis, first Bishop of the new diocese of Jaipur, speaks to AsiaNews about the challenges from fundamentalism and Evangelical sects to his mission. "Our work must go on," he says.

Crosses desecrated in Goa

United States will put doubts aside and supply technology to help India develop its nuclear industry. New Delhi dreams of a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. Indian Catholic Church is happy that the largest democracy in the world is emerging on the world stage.

Pastoral care is the right way to bring people to the Church, says Bishop Alwyn Baretto.

The incident is reported in a weekly paper published by a Hindu fundamentalist paramilitary group. It remains unverified and highly suspect.