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
Read moreAssam: 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,
Read moreIndia’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
Read moreNavigating 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
Read moreIndia’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
Read moreChristians 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
Read moreUnderstanding 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
Read moreCan Christians Celebrate Halloween?
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
Read moreOrissa: 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
Read moreDangers 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
Read moreCalcutta Archdiocesan Discussion: Panellists Urge Church to Highlight Contributions, Empower Laity
Isaac Gomes – Kolkata: In an interactive panel discussion held under the aegis of Archdiocesan Social Communications Commission (ASCC), Archdiocese of Calcutta, the panelists felt
Read moreManipur: N-E India Christian Bodies Call for Immediate Halt to Violence; Urges Peace
Verghese V Joseph – Christian organisations such as the North-East India Christian Council of Meghalaya and the Mizoram Church Leader’s Committee (MKHC) have issued appeals
Read moreMaking a Difference: Our Persecuted Christian Brothers and Sisters
By Tony Magliano – For many of us who strive to seriously practice faith in Jesus Christ, and to extend that practice out into the
Read moreInter-Denominational Groups Pray at the Tomb of Mother Teresa for Peace in Manipur
By Isaac Gomes – On 27th June an inter-denominational prayer meet was organised under the auspices of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI)
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