Tag: India politics
Catholic prelate joins call for creation of body to monitor attacks...
The government earlier denied that persecution of Christians has taken place, and alleged that the petition relied on baseless and unverified reports
Modi’s meeting with Church leaders in India’s Kerala state ‘very successful,”...
Archbishop Joseph Joy Kalathiparambil of Verapoly described the meeting as a "heartwarming experience”
Indian PM visits Catholic cathedral in time for Easter
After the visit, Modi took to Twitter to announce that he had the opportunity to visit the cathedral "on the very special occasion of Easter"
Selling one’s soul
Some Christians including hierarchy, clergy and laity are far from being authentic witnesses to the person and message of Jesus
Kerala archbishop’s assurance to India’s ruling political party irks Christians
Archbishop Joseph Pamplany of Tellicherry assured the BJP at least one seat from the southern state if the price of rubber is raised
Christians in India welcome nomination of Catholic candidate for vice president
Alva "believes steadfastly in the values and ideals of our Constitution and will fight hard to protect these values"
Droupadi Murmu sworn in as India’s first tribal president
The former school teacher and state governor was elected to the largely ceremonial position last week
Religious leaders welcome election of India’s new president
“We have a lot of expectations from her. We hope she will do everything possible to protect tribal rights"
Tribal candidate wins Indian presidential election: partial results
Murmu, who is from the Santhal tribe, secured the largely ceremonial position with the support of more than half the electorate
Dalit woman becomes mayor of one of India’s biggest cities
Priya Rajan, 28, is the youngest person and third woman to hold the position since the Greater Chennai Corporation was founded 334 years ago