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Thousands mourn Indian Cardinal Telesphore Toppo at funeral Mass
Cardinal Telesphore Placidus Toppo, Asia’s first tribal cardinal who died on Oct. 4, was remembered for his humility, simplicity, and... Read more
Pope Francis remembers Cardinal Toppo of India for ‘zeal for the spread of the Gospel’
Cardinal Telesphore Toppo was the “first and only cardinal of the tribal communities of Asia,” said Archbishop Andrews Thazhath. Read more
Indian priest who joined Hindu nationalist party relieved of duties by bishop
The priest’s action took place at a time of rising persecution of Christians in India. Read more
India’s Modi government invites Christian rights watchdog to discuss concerns
The head of the Christian human rights group had written to the prime minister’s office about three major grievances. Read more
Mother Teresa is ‘teacher of love’ says Kolkata archbishop on anniversary of saint’s death
The feast of St. Teresa of Kolkata was celebrated by Catholics and non-Catholics alike with Mass, prayers, tributes, and visits... Read more
Journalist documents power of forgiveness on anniversary of Christian persecution in India
Anto Akkara held a recent screening of his sixth film about the killings of Christians in Kandhamal, India, in 2008. Read more
India’s bishops elated after successful moon landing
Catholic bishops in India lauded the touchdown of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, marking mankind’s first successful mission to the moon’s south... Read more
On Indian Independence Day, bishops reiterate Christians’ patriotism
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India also called for “resolving internal challenges with empathy, understanding, and unity.” Read more
Pope Francis appoints delegate to resolve Syro-Malabar liturgical dispute in India
The controversy centers on a complex debate about which direction the priest should face when celebrating the liturgy. Read more
Hindu nationalists demand arrest of Catholic priest in India for saying king was not a god
Hindu groups had staged demonstrations in front of the police station calling for criminal charges to be brought against Father... Read more
House chairman: State Department is giving religious freedom violators ‘a pass’
“I am concerned that the U.S. State Department is not using all the tools provided to hold guilty parties accountable,”... Read more
Irish nun who changed education for India’s poorest children dies
Winner of the prestigious Padma Shri award, Sister Cyril Mooney’s school model was adopted by the entire country of India. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of train crash in India that killed 275 people
“May our heavenly Father welcome the souls of the deceased into his kingdom,” the pope prayed. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Indian bishop cleared of rape charge in civil trial
The Vatican did not indicate whether it carried out its own investigation into the accusations against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who... Read more
Human rights commission ‘outraged’ as State Department excludes Nigeria from watchlist
In Nigeria at least 60,000 Christians have been killed, many by their Muslim countrymen, over the past two decades. Read more
Indian cardinal denies cover-up to shield bishop charged with fathering a child
Cardinal Oswald Gracias denies allegations he attempted to arrange for a fake paternity test for a scandal-plagued bishop accused of... Read more
What you should know about this new Catholic saint from India
Devasahayam Pillai will be canonized in St. Peter’s Square on May 15. Read more
Pope Francis asks opponents of Syro-Malabar uniform liturgy to take ‘painful step’ of accepting change
Protests against the change have included a hunger strike by priests and the burning of effigies of cardinals. Read more
Catholic archdiocese deplores burning of cardinals’ effigies at Syro-Malabar uniform liturgy protest
‘The archdiocese completely condemns such unchristian protests,’ a spokesman said. Read more
Indian court bans all religious clothing amid dispute over hijabs
Amid widespread protests over a ban on hijabs in schools, an Indian court has temporarily prohibited all forms of religious... Read more
