India

Pegasus scandal exposes Indian govt's shameless corruption

It is no longer that winged horse moving heavenwards but a rotten spy weapon hurtling the nation to doom

The Eucharistic face to face

Facing God or facing the people is not only a matter of ritual celebrations but also of settling any issue in the Church

Indian parish converts feast to memorial service for Covid victims

Parishioners put celebrations for their patron saint on hold to come together in a special way

Indian Church should carry forward Stan Swamy's mission

A fully fledged ministry is needed to liberate those unjustly arrested and detained in jails across India

Blinken's blinkered vision of Indian democracy suits Modi

US secretary of state's visit to the South Asian giant has let down liberals and other detractors of the PM

Indian Christians face persecution even in pandemic

Hate and targeted violence including murders and attacks on churches are reported in the first half of 2021

Indian bishop's promotion of large families sparks controversy

Pala Diocese's plan to offer benefits to big Catholic families is attacked for ignoring India's population explosion

Catholic bishop denies reports of conversions in India

Media reports of a Jharkhand school being used to lure people to Christianity are 'false, malafide and intended to sow hatred'

Church workers rush aid to flood-hit areas of western India

Several areas were inundated after dams were opened following heavy rains

Indian priest arrested over hate speech allegations

Tamil Nadu vicar claims that a viral video of his speech had been doctored

Covid outbreak hits Indian Christian state's 'largest family'

At least 40 family members in a Mizoram village have tested positive for the coronavirus

Death toll rises in Indian floods

With many people missing and feared trapped, rescue operations are underway in the badly affected western state of Maharashtra

Indonesian pastor spreads love through fundraising

As Mass numbers grow, US parishes weigh benefits of continuing livestream

Biblical scholar and world's oldest cardinal dies at 98

Proof of Covid vaccination not needed for Masses in Italy

Manila dioceses back on lockdown after Covid scare

Flash floods kill 88 in Pakistan