Key Findings About Christians In India
Some say Christianity in India dates back to the earliest followers of Jesus in the first century C.E. Today, there…
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2021 Had 154 Incidents Of Violence Against Christians In India
This year, 2021, hasn’t been any difference to Indian Christians in practicing their faith in their own country except that…
“In Death, Fr. Stan Swamy’s Voice Is Even Stronger”
“Living Stan was a nobleman, but the departed Stan is unstoppable and his voice on behalf of the poor and…
Death Of Indian Jesuit Stan Swamy Throws Light On Abuse Of India’s Anti-Terrorism Laws
The body of 84-year-old Indian Jesuit priest Stan Swamy, who died under detention, was cremated on July 6 after a…
Reflections On The Demise Of Fr. Stan Swamy
I don’t know if Fr. Stan Swamy’s soul will rest in peace. Given his sincerity to the cause of Dalit…
Religion In India: Tolerance And Segregation
Indians say it is important to respect all religions, but major religious groups see little in common and want to…
Kathy Ireland To Be Honored For Work Advancing International Religious Freedom (IRF)
Kathy Ireland, Chair, CEO and Chief Designer of kathyireland Worldwide (kiWW), will receive the inaugural Business IRF Champion Award at…
Religious Tolerance Central To Indians’ Identity, Pew Survey Finds
Indians see religious tolerance as the central plank of their national identity but stick to their own religious group when…
Key Findings By Pew About Religion In India
India’s massive population is diverse as well as devout. Not only do most of the world’s Hindus, Jains and Sikhs…
After Being Rejected By Vatican, Indian Nun Seeks Solace From Indian Civil Court
A Catholic nun who has exhausted all avenues of appeal against her dismissal from her congregation stemming from her activism…
When ‘The Light OfAsia’ Impacted Tagore, Vivekananda
In late-February 1912, a play called Buddha was staged at the Royal Court Theatre in London. This was produced by…
Catholic Church Law Criminalizes Abuse Of Adults By Priests, Laity
Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority…
BAPS Temple In New Jersey Alleged To Have Exploited Workers
A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that more than 200 workers — many or all of whom don’t speak…
Modi Government Accused Of Hampering Relief Efforts By Christian Charities With Mandating More Red Tape
Federation of Indian Christian Association of North America (FIACONA), an advocacy organization working to defend the religious freedom of Christians…
U.S. International Religious Freedom Report: India Encouraged to Consult Religious Communities
International Religious Freedom senior official Dan Nadel, speaking at a news conference to announce the annual International Religious Freedom Report…
Dalai Lama Holds Dialogue With Russian Scientists On Research Into Buddhist Thukdam Meditation
His Holiness the Dalai Lama last week conducted an in-depth online dialogue with Russian neuroscientists to discuss their ongoing research…
Pope Francis Decrees Strict Financial Rules For Church Leaders
Pope Francis has issued a decree aimed at financial transparency in the church, requiring a strict limit on the value…
US Catholic Bishops May Ask Joe Biden Not to Receive Holy Communion
When U.S. Catholic bishops hold their next national meeting in June, they’ll be deciding whether to send a tougher-than-ever message…
Saudi Arabia Includes Ramayana, Mahabharata In New Curriculum For Students
The students of Saudi Arabia will now learn the details of Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata under the new…
India’s Coronavirus Tally Spikes As Millions Take Ritual Bath At Kumph
At one of the largest gatherings of people in the world continues in the northern Indian city, Haridwar, almost 3…
Indian Community In The US Mourns The Killing Of 4 Sikhs At Fedex Facility
The Indian American community is deeply saddened to share that at least four Sikhs are among those killed late Thursday…
Pope Francis Hopes World Can ‘Begin Anew’ After The Pandemic
Pope Francis in a message for Easter said he hoped the pandemic would to come to an end and that…
The Truth About Christ Lies In Contradiction
While the quest to explain how Christ can be both fully human and fully divine enjoys a long, fascinating history,…
US Secretary Of State To Look Into Case Of 83-Yr-Old Fr. Stan Swamy, Held In Custody
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he would look into the case of an 83-year-old Catholic priest,…
Vatican Denies Blessing Of Same-Sex Marriages
The Roman Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex marriages, no matter how stable or positive the couples’ relationships are, the Vatican…
During Historic Visit To Iraq, Pope Francis Calls Extremism As ‘Betrayal Of Religion’
During Pope Francis’s four-day tour of Iraq across six cities is Francis’ first trip outside Italy since the coronavirus pandemic…
India’s Top Court Favors Indian Nuns’ Struggle For Tax Exemption
India’s Supreme Court has ended the long-running litigation of a congregation of nuns against the Kerala government by ruling that Catholic…
Re-dedication Puno-Pratistha Puja Celebration of Ghosh-Dastidar Family
On the auspicious hour of 10 AM in the spring morning of 20 Falgun of the Bengali year 1427, Friday…
In Pope Francis, Biden Has A Potential Ally — Who Shares The Same Catholic Detractors
The second Roman Catholic president in American history is a devout man who makes no secret of the importance of…
Why Christo-Racist Nationalism and Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Are Gaining Ground in Kerala
The solo Indian flag that made an appearance among the vast swathe of Trump supporters storming the Capitol building in Washington…
Indian Culture Vs. Same Sex Marriage
“It is against Indian culture” that is what the Supreme Court says now, when activists are debating that it is…
India’s Three Cardinals’ Meet Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met the three Cardinals – Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Cardinal George Alencherry and Cardinal Baselios…
Dalai Lama: ‘We Can No Longer Say “My Nation” … We Should Say “My Planet”
In this time of COVID-19 and civil unrest in America, happiness often seems increasingly elusive. Yet that may not have…
Jesuit Fr. Leo O’Donovan to deliver invocation at Biden inauguration
Jesuit Fr. Leo O’Donovan, former president of Georgetown University, will deliver the invocation at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration on Jan….
The Devil Is A Better Loser Than Donald Trump
US bishops who pandered to Trump have failed to guide Catholics to be a discerning, peaceful, loving community. The legendary…
“A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace:” Pope’s 54th World Day of Peace Message
In his message for the 54th World Day of Peace, which will be celebrated on Jan. 1, 2021, Pope Francis…
Pope Urges Coronavirus Vaccine Access For All
Pope Francis has called on world leaders to ensure unfettered access to coronavirus vaccines for everyone. In a Christmas Day…
Endowed Chair in Hindu and Jain Studies Established at University of California
Since antiquity, according to religious studies scholars, two of the world’s oldest traditions, Hinduism and Jainism, co-existed on the Indian…
‘Christmas Star’ Brightens Up The Sky As Jupiter And Saturn Come Closer Than They Have In Centuries
If popular culture has taught us anything about the holidays, it’s that this is a season of reunions: a time…
Pope Francis Reflects on Threefold Impact of Art at Critical Time in History
Pope Francis pointed to three characteristics of art that can play an important role during this challenging Christmas season in…
Pope Francis Makes the College of Cardinals More Universal
Unless his reign is short, a Roman Catholic pontiff will appoint most of the men who vote for his successor….
First Ever ‘Decolonized’ English Translation Of Famous Ancient Indian Scripture
Ten years in the making, a new English version of the world’s most translated – and mistranslated – ancient Indian…