Tag: India
Millions denied Covid compensation amid alleged undercount, says Indian MP
The report showed about 2 million excess deaths in 2021, compared to the government’s official figure of 330,000 for that year
Church officials back proposal for national federation of Churches in India
“There should be one national apex body and others could function as subsidiaries under its umbrella.”
Church calls for peace, reconciliation following India-Pakistan truce
“Now we hope that [the ceasefire] will hold and that we can create a just and lasting peace between the peoples.”
Church voices appeal for dialogue as India-Pakistan violence sparks war fears
Pakistan said 31 civilians were killed by Indian strikes and shelling, while India reported at least 12 deaths from Pakistani fire
Indian bishops pays tribute to Pope Francis with solemn Mass in...
In his homily, Archbishop Machado called Pope Francis “a shepherd who embraced humility and proclaimed the Gospel boldly.”
In Goa, convent community pays tribute to workers
Among the highlights of the program was a self-introduction session, allowing workers to speak about themselves and their roles
Minority Catholics in Kashmir lead calls for peace amid cross-border strife
With a population of about 13 million, Jammu and Kashmir remains the only Indian state with a Muslim majority
India, Pakistan tensions rise after Pahalgam attack; Catholic bishop decries violence
Bishop Ivan Pereira of Jammu-Srinagar expressed deep sorrow over the attack. He condemned the assault as a “horrific terrorist attack"
India-Pakistan tensions rise after deadly Pahalgam attack
The April 22 attack in the tourist town of Pahalgam is the deadliest assault on civilians in the disputed Himalayan region
Cardinal Ferrão pays tribute to Pope Francis, launches synodal roadmap in...
Cardinal Ferrão is set to travel to Rome on April 24 to participate in the funeral rites and the conclave to elect the next pontiff
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