Church burnt, Andhra Pradesh The Christian Community in Guntur, expressed disappointment and condemned the burning of the “Holy Spirit Foundation Church”, as they gathered at the site in a show of support and unity, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Pastor and wife at the incident place Pastor Kalimala Purushotham had been ministering at […]
Narendra Modi takes oath, becomes PM Narendra Modi again In the biggest-ever event held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Narendra Modi has been sworn-in as the Prime Minister of India. India Today Web Desk, New Delhi, May 30, 2019, UPDATED: May 31, 2019 02:14 IST President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the […]
Cardinal Bo preaches Gandhi’s non-violence to check religious extremism May 29, 2019 Matters India Cardinal Charles Bo Matters India reporter Bangkok, May 29, 2019: Cardinal Charles Bo of Myanmar has asked Church leaders in Asia to preach peace, not vengeance. The 71-year-old president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences urged his fellow prelates to […]
Vaidehi Vijayakumar is VC, Mother Teresa Women’s University Press Trust of India | Chennai Last Updated at May 28, 2019 20:20 IST Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit appointed Vaidehi Vijayakumar as Vice-Chancellor of the Mother Teresa Women’s University at Kodaikanal. Purohit, who is also the Chancellor of the University, said Vijayakumar would hold office for a period of three years. Vijayakumar had served Anna University and several overseas universities including Ryerson University, Canada as professor and […]
Gospel Event forcibly stopped by Police; Pastor & organizers detained, Uttar Pradesh Bro. Philip Christy along with Pastor C. B. Masih and others who were attending a Gospel Meeting at Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, where accosted by local Police and taken to Mubarakpur Police Station on charges of indulging in conversion activities. Today, Wednesday, 29th May, […]
Eminent Pune doctor accosted by gang in New Delhi, asked his religion, forced to say ‘Jai Shri Ram’ File photo of Dr. Arun Gadre, who was attacked in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: H.Vibhu Shoumojit Banerjee, PUNE 28 MAY 2019 07:51 IST, UPDATED: 28 MAY 2019 12:50 IST Eminent gynaecologist and noted author Dr. Arun […]
“Gideon’s Holy Bible” stall forcibly shut down, Madhya Pradesh The Gideons International is an Association of Christian Business and Professional men and women, who’s primary activity is distributing copies of the Holy Bible, free of charge. Several Christian business men and their wives – are dedicated to making the Word of God available to everyone, […]
In a statesman-like speech, PM Modi reaches out to minorities The president asked Modi to convey the names of the members of his new council of ministers and the date for swearing-in. PM Modi Photo: ANI ANI, Updated: May 26, 2019, 12:09 AM IST Two days after he received a massive mandate in the Lok Sabha […]
Indian cardinal to be investigated over abuse cover-up claim Archdiocesan spokesperson welcomes police probe, says there is nothing to hide A 2013 file image of Cardinal Oswald Gracias who currently serves as the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India. (Photo by Vincenzo Pinto/AFP) ucanews.com reporter, New Delhi India May 22, 2019 A court […]
19 Christians detained for distributing tracts in Karnataka 19 Members on a Mission Trip from Goa to Karwar in Karnataka, were detained by the Police for distributing Christian tracts on the public roads of Karwar. . Pastor Moses Aghamkar who leads “Church of Living Water” in Vasco, Goa, along with team members, were handing […]
NCW push to abolish confession: Bishops’ body says move shocking for all those who stand for religious freedom Kerala Catholic Bishops Council President Archbishop Soosa Pakiam said in a press meet that the NCW’s recommendation infringes upon the religious freedom envisaged in the Constitution The NCW submitted a report on the two sex scandals in […]
Christian NGOs being targeted: Bishops’ team to Governor The delegation submitted a memorandum, saying a blanket probe against Christian NGOs was unjust. Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu. (File) A delegation of bishops Friday met Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu, seeking her attention against what they alleged was a witch-hunt against Christian NGOs in the name of checking their […]