Harish Rana, 32, has been in a vegetative state for more than 10 years after falling from a building. The court ruling follows his parents' request to end essential life-sustaining treatment. For Archbishop Thakur, the word euthanasia is not used, but the ruling opens the door to the “right to die”.
The auxiliary bishop of Bombay weighs in on the ongoing debate in this Indian state over the bill against "forced" conversions that the state government wants to submit to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. “[I]solated incidents [. . .] could be addressed under existing criminal laws.” A source of concern, the bill is contrary to personal freedom since it would allow a relative to file a complaint.
Yesterday, in the final of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, India beat New Zealand. Indian player Sanju Samson attributed his success to God. A key athlete and the player of the match, the Kerala wicket-keeper-batter was seen praying on his knees. Simple gestures can have profound meaning for the country's Christian minority.
In Gujarat, an amendment to the marriage registration law introduces new requirements that risk hindering unions between people of different religions or castes. The High Court of Allahabad, in Uttar Pradesh, had to reiterate that interfaith relationships between consenting adults do not constitute a crime. Two parallel cases that reignite the debate on the relationship between state legislation, constitutional rights and political campaigns against so-called “love jihad”.
Built around 1526, the protected structure is at the center of a legal dispute that has caused violence: Hindu petitioners claim it was built on top of a Shiva temple. The Archaeological Survey of India states that it has no documents on the state of the site prior to construction. The Central Information Commission has rejected the appeal.
Asian bishops express concern over the escalation in the Middle East. In communion with Leo XIV, they call for stability, dialogue, and reconciliation that “prioritize human dignity.” They also call for prayers for civilians and migrant workers affected by the conflict; meanwhile, prayer initiatives for peace are growing at the diocesan level.
