A prayer initiative of the WorldPriest association. It has been held for nine years on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus occurs. The initiative takes place in more than 150 Marian shrines and parishes all over the world.
Msgr. Filipe Neri Ferrao divulges the archdiocese guidelines for 2018-2019. The Indian media compare the document to the letter by the Archbishop of Delhi, which provoked a sea of controversy among Hindu nationalists. The Archbishop emphasizes that the text "is about how to alleviate poverty in its various forms, both economic and emotional".
The new archbishop succeeds Bernard Moras who has retired due to age limits. The ceremony took place on 31 May, feast day of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. Mgr Machado has worked for years in the Commission for the family and the laity. He currently chairs the Karnataka Catholic Bishops' Council.
The president of the Indian bishops intervenes on the polemics raised by the appeal to prayer for the 2019 elections launched by the Archbishop of Delhi. With the Interior Minister he speaks of the Churches’ mission, its commitment to the poor, women, marginalized and children in every corner of the country.
The Christian religious symbol was found smashed next to the St Cajetan Chapel. The desecration took place in the village of Raia. Last year a 50-year-old was accused of desecrating more than 150 religious structures, but the charges against him were dropped and he is currently out on bail.
According to the plaintiffs, the nuns’ presence offended Hindu feelings. The Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangam does not allow non-Hindus inside the area dedicated to worship. “We cannot go against their belief,” clergyman says.
Rev Gyan Singh and fellow Pentecostal Rambhajan will be released this afternoon without charges. Villagers were "instigated to falsely accuse them of forced conversions." For Christian leader, the Constitution "consecrates the rights [of all confessions] and allows people to announce their faith”.
The Rev. Abraham Tigga Topno was kidnapped on the night of May 1, beaten and beheaded. The tribal Christians "exploited and marginalized" more than all others. "Partisan interests want to divide us". Double accusation against Christians: "Maoists, but also anti-national".
Rev Abraham Tigga Topno was killed last night. A note identifying his killer was found near his body. For Sajan K George, Christians in India are caught between a rock and a hard place.
The attack took place in the Kanyakumari district. In the last three months, at least 15 episodes of violence against Pentecostals. Sectarian question is a sensitive topic in the district.
Cuttack police arrested a 25-year-old who lured her with treats. The child has injuries on her face, and her brain from strangulation as well as injuries from rape . Sr. Meena Barwa: "I cry for my country. May God forgive them".
BJP politician Bharat Singh said that Christian missionaries are a threat to the unity and integrity of India. Since 2014, when Narendra Modi's party took office, hate speech has grown by 490%.
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