David Minz, 35, was accused of molesting a girl with learning disabilities and killed by her family. The police quickly charged three people. According to several reports, Christians continue to be victims of violence.
The National United Christian Forum met in New Delhi to discuss the matter. Participants issued a joint appeal for an austere Christmas in solidarity with the victims of violence in Manipur. Likewise, the various Churches plan to express their concerns ahead of next year’s general election as well as study the state of Christian education in the country.
This was stipulated in a Sonbhadra court ruling granting freedom on bail. They were part of a group of 42 people arrested Nov. 29 on charges of converting the poor by fraudulent means. Fr. Anand Mathew: ongoing "severe persecution" characterized by "false narratives" in media and social media.
A new facility for people with autism, Parkinson's and Down syndrome opened in the Indian state shaken by ethnic violence. This occurred on the same day that the new bishop, Mgr Linus Neli, began his ministry in Imphal. At the inauguration, Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Girelli noted that the facility was for the people of Manipur, without distinction, and that Pope Francis is praying for them.
Sr. Maria Suzette, of the Apostolic Carmelite congregation who has lived in the disputed Muslim-majority region for 16 years, recounts her experience to AsiaNews. Yesterday, a constitutional panel issued a verdict that the revocation of Kashmir's autonomy in 2019 was a legitimate act by the Narendra Modi-led government.
In Leithao, Tengnoupal district, unidentified gunmen killed scores of people, forcing residents to flee to nearby villages. A local community leader calls for security forces to intervene. An official with the opposition Congress party slams the government for failing to act.
Prime Minister Modi's party holds on to power in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, while Congress, the main opposition party, wins in Telangana. Speaking to AsiaNews, Archbishop Emeritus Leo Cornelio of Bhopal, the ultranationalist Hindu party ran a more effective campaign, while Rahul Gandhi’s Congress failed to keep its promises.
Workers trapped for 17 days in a Himalayan tunnel were brought to safety by a group of Dalits and tribals who specialise in digging for coal by hand in inhumane conditions. Officially outlawed, this practice is for too many people the only way to earn a few rupees at the risk of their lives.
170 Catholic women religious representing 80 member congregations of Amrat - which is part of Talitha Kum, the network that internationally combats human trafficking - at their annual meeting pledged to put into practice in their daily work the right to no longer be slaves.
One of the world's busiest and most important "waterways" has seen assaults rise again in recent times. The president of the Goa Seamen's Association calls on the Indian premier for joint action to strengthen security measures.
Despite a high court ruling that Dalit Christians must be able to participate in religious festivals together with non-Dalits, this year’s procession for the festival of St Francis Xavier will not pass by their homes. “Dalit Christians have fought to obtain their rights within the Church,” said Fr Bosco, SJ, speaking to AsiaNews. “Christians cannot accept castes.” In fact, "If he wants, the bishop can cancel festivals until people agree to get together to celebrate them.”
The testimony of a nun who has been ministering for 20 years to the homeless and needy in the slums of Bihar: "Too often they experience that they do not matter; no one stops to notice them. Instead, we listen to their questions that are difficult to answer."
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