The cases, involving abortion rights and gay marriage, came down within the same 24-hour period. Read more
Cardinal Telesphore Toppo was the “first and only cardinal of the tribal communities of Asia,” said Archbishop Andrews Thazhath. Read more
The priest’s action took place at a time of rising persecution of Christians in India. Read more
The head of the Christian human rights group had written to the prime minister’s office about three major grievances. Read more
Anto Akkara held a recent screening of his sixth film about the killings of Christians in Kandhamal, India, in 2008. Read more
Hindu groups had staged demonstrations in front of the police station calling for criminal charges to be brought against Father... Read more
“I am concerned that the U.S. State Department is not using all the tools provided to hold guilty parties accountable,”... Read more
Winner of the prestigious Padma Shri award, Sister Cyril Mooney’s school model was adopted by the entire country of India. Read more
“May our heavenly Father welcome the souls of the deceased into his kingdom,” the pope prayed. Read more
In Nigeria at least 60,000 Christians have been killed, many by their Muslim countrymen, over the past two decades. Read more
Cardinal Oswald Gracias denies allegations he attempted to arrange for a fake paternity test for a scandal-plagued bishop accused of... Read more
Devasahayam Pillai will be canonized in St. Peter’s Square on May 15. Read more
Protests against the change have included a hunger strike by priests and the burning of effigies of cardinals. Read more
‘The archdiocese completely condemns such unchristian protests,’ a spokesman said. Read more
Amid widespread protests over a ban on hijabs in schools, an Indian court has temporarily prohibited all forms of religious... Read more
A letter accused the bishops’ conference of ‘complete silence.’ Read more
A Catholic priest in India will face trial for allegations of hate speech during an interreligious meeting last year. Read more
The Missionaries of Charity have been cleared to receive and use foreign funding in India, after the religious order founded... Read more
Supporters of Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity reacted with surprise and concern to the Indian government’s ruling that the organization... Read more
Christians were the targets of 305 violent incidents in nine months. Read more