India

India's dream of Hindu nation leaves minorities sleepless

When the South Asian nation secured its independence from Britain in 1947, it was as a secular, multi-cultural state

Indian bishops lead protest against port project

Multi-billion-dollar port endangers the future of thousands of fishermen in Kerala, they say

Calls for paternity test on Indian bishop grow louder

Leaked conversation between accused Mysore prelate and Cardinal Oswald Gracias fuels fatherhood cover-up rumors

Indian Christians stage first 'National March for Life'

Marchers seek to raise awareness in a country that records more than 15 million abortions each year

India marks World's Indigenous Peoples Day

Tribal people gather to highlight their contributions to the nation and the challenges they still face

Thousands pledge to defy India's Eastern Rite synod

Laity, priests and nuns from the Eastern-rite Syro-Malabar Church have pledged to stick to the traditional Mass

Indian school manager booked under conversion law

Hindu parents complain about Islamic texts being recited during morning prayers at Uttar Pradesh school

Indian prelate claims no reason given for quit order

Archbishop Antony Kariyil was told to resign for failing to adopt synod-approved uniform Mass in Syro-Malabar Church

India's Syro-Malabar archdiocese gets new administrator

Vatican appoints Archbishop Andrews Thazhath in the hope of ending a decades-old liturgical dispute

Crimes rise against India's Dalits, tribal people

Data from National Crime Record Bureau shows lesser crimes against women during Covid lockdown and restrictions

Surviving India's chronic poverty by faith alone

Gabriella Minj, a tribal Catholic mother has become a symbol of Christian faith through her 'firm faith in Jesus'

Indian prelate backs top court in media, judiciary spat

No merit in reports judges not keen on anti-violence case filed by Christians, says Archbishop Peter Machado

Ukrainian president thanks pope for prayers

Hong Kong censors animated film over protest scene

Taiwan's islanders unfazed by beat of China war drum

US Catholic agencies feel pinch of fewer donations

A migrant mother and her son hug after 17 years

Detained Nicaraguan bishop speaks of forgiveness