By Fr. Joshan Rodrigues. Halloween is around the corner, and has given life to a debate about whether it is appropriate for Christians to celebrate
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How Profitable is Persecution?
# chhotebhai – This is indeed a strange title. It is borrowed from the Vatican II document “The Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the
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One Year On, People of Manipur Live for Another Day
Verghese V Joseph – As the sun rises over the rolling hills of the north-eastern Indian state of Manipur, a sense of unease hangs in
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High Stakes for Christians in India’s Pivotal Elections
Verghese V Joseph – As the world’s largest democracy pars for the course of its second phase of the world’s biggest election, the stakes have
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Voting, A Christian Duty
# chhotebhai – It’s that time of year when we head to the hustings for the great Indian dance of democracy, the Lok Sabha elections
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Escalation of Anti-Christian Violence: EFI Report Unveils Disturbing Trends Across India During 2023
By Verghese V Joseph – In a stark revelation, the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) has unveiled the findings of the EFI’s Religious Liberty Commission’s
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As Election Nears, Christians Witness Increased Violence in 2024, Says UCF Data
Verghese V Joseph – New Delhi: As India gears up for the national elections, a troubling trend has emerged in the first 75 days of
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Assam: Christians Gather for Peace and Harmony in Udalguri
Udalguri, Assam: In the backdrop of all that is happening in Assam, especially the passing of the controversial Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill,
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India’s 2024 Elections: A Potential Game Changer for Christians
Verghese V Joseph – India, the world’s largest democracy, is a nation of diverse cultures, languages, and religions. Among its religious tapestry, Christianity holds a
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Navigating Crucial Dialogues: The Onus is on CBCI
By Verghese V Joseph – The gathering of archbishops and bishops during the ongoing 36th General Body Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India
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India’s Christian Leaders Wading Through Murky Political Waters
By Verghese V Joseph. The Christmas celebrations on December 25, 2023, in India took an unexpected turn as church leaders were extended a breakfast invitation
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Christians Voice Against Church Leaders; Lend Support to ‘Not in Our Name…! Campaign
By Verghese V Joseph. India’s Christian community and laypeople lent their strong support to the popular online campaign “Not in Our Name! Christmas Celebrations with
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Understanding the Characteristics of Being Religious
By M L Satyan. While working with many religious congregations during the past many years I have been reflecting on the values of a religious
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Orissa: Vatican Recognises Martyrs of Kandhamal as Servants of God
A report by Verghese V Joseph. As a first step towards beatification, the martyrs of Kandhamal, the Christians of Orissa killed in violence by Hindu
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Dangers of a Post-Christian World
# chhotebhai I recently read an article “Why are Christians Persecuted Today?” by Mumbai Jesuit Myron Pereira. It was a brilliant analysis that, unfortunately, offered
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