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India’s Prime Minister Hosts Christian Leaders for Christmas amid Rising Persecution
“Christmas is an occasion to remember Jesus Christ’s life’s message and values,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, addressing Christian leaders.
Dissenting Priests in Syro-Malabar Church Protest Pope Francis’ Christmas Deadline
Tensions have risen in the Eastern Catholic Church in the Indian state of Kerala as the deadline approaches to implement a universal liturgy.
Nigeria among Countries with Religious Freedom Violations Ignored by U.S.: Hearing
Religious liberty advocates in a hearing on Tuesday shared details with members of Congress on the dire state of religious freedom in countries around the world.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Train Crash in India that Killed 275 People
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the victims of a train crash in India that killed at least 275 people.
Human Rights Commission "outraged" as State Department Excludes Nigeria from Watchlist
For the second year in a row Nigeria has been left off of the U.S. State Department’s list of countries that engage in or tolerate the world’s worst religious freedom violations, despite regular reports of kidnappings and killings of Christians, sparking outcry from members of a bipartisan government watchdog group.
In reversal, Missionaries of Charity in India again permitted to receive foreign donations
The Missionaries of Charity have been cleared to receive and use foreign funding in India, after the religious order founded by Mother Teresa was unexpectedly ruled ineligible to receive donations from abroad late last year.
Mother Teresa Missionaries Seek Swift Fix after Indian Government Blocks Foreign Donations
Supporters of Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity reacted with surprise and concern to the Indian government’s ruling that the organization is now ineligible for foreign donations, but a spokeswoman for the Calcutta-based branch of the organization believes the situation will be remedied without much effect on the missionaries’ work.
Vatican Backs South Africa, India Proposal to Suspend COVID-19 Vaccine Production Barriers
The Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, has maintained the support of the Vatican entity of a call to waive barriers in the production of COVID-19 vaccines as proposed by South Africa and India.
Catholic diocese in India offers cash incentives, scholarships for couples with more children
The Eastern-rite Syro-Malabar Diocese of Palai in Kerala state said it will pay 1,500 rupees (about US$21) monthly to the families and will provide free education to the fourth and the subsequent children.
Mauritius’ Port Louis Diocese Speaks to Sexual Assault Allegations of Minor by Cleric
The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has, in a statement, reacted to the allegations of sexual assault of a minor by a Missionary Cleric, pledging to fully support the investigations.
