The return of Abhinandan Varthaman is scheduled for today. Pakistani premier Imran Khan said that the release of the Indian pilot is a "gesture of peace" to defuse the conflict between the two nations. President of the Indian bishops: "We hope it will be the beginning of a peace process".
The right-wing group Rastriya Prajatantra Party has launched a campaign in all the provinces. Hindu monarchy was abolished in Nepal in 2006. The new Penal Code which came into force in 2018 punishes all religious conversions.
Fernando Szlajen is attending the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life. This year's theme is "Roboethics. Humans, Machines and Health ". For the rabbi, “there is a common denominator among religions,” that technology “came to serve human beings and not human beings serve technology."
The Indian doctor is a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life whose members were received by Pope Francis in audience yesterday. India is a land of inequalities. Robotics can be used in medical treatment and against deforestation. Lest we forget, machines “lack the freedom to choose."
2019 Oscars awards the short documentary category wins "Period. End of Sentence ", by the American-Iranian director Rayka Zehtabchi. In Uttar Pradesh for 30 years the Franciscan nuns have been caring for women's hygiene in rural villages.
The bust of Fr. John Baptist Hoffmann stands outside the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Sarwada. He fought to protect the tribal lands. Hindu radicals, however, associate him with British colonial rule and the martyrdom of a tribal hero.
The Christian cultural center Vishwa Jyoti Communications organizes a pilgrimage from Nepal to Uttar Pradesh. The stages are rich in symbolic meanings, and recall the message of harmony and compassion of the Buddha. Fr. Anand: "Jesus challenges me to love my neighbor and his enemy".
The Congregation for the Cause of Saints published the decree recognizing a miracle. The religious is the founder of the congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family. Throughout her life she has served the poor and sick of every caste and religion; she hid the stigmata so as not to draw attention to herself.
World Day of the Sick was celebrated in Kolkata. As papal envoy, the archbishop of Dhaka cited the example of Mother Teresa, who "made God’s love for the poor and sick visible". Serving the dying "converts the hearts" of those who generously offer themselves.
A new chapter opens in the case involving Msgr. Franco Mulakkal, on trial for sexual violence. The Missionary Sisters of Jesus had received a transfer order from the mother superior of the congregation. They do not want to leave the nun who has accused the bishop alone and they fear the sabotage of the trials.
The attack, which took place in Sultanpur district, saw three Christians seriously injured; yet, police did not allow them to file a complaint. For Sajan K George, “fanatics are whipping up hostility against Christians for political gain.”
The effigy is located in the parish of St. Joseph, a few kilometers from the archiepiscopal seat. The police open an investigation. For the bishop of Jhabua, not all hopes are lost: "More than 25 thousand people will participate in the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes".
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