Indian bishops stand in solidarity, offer prayers after Nepal flood
India’s Catholic bishops expressed sorrow and solidarity with Nepal, urging prayers for victims, missing people, displaced families and relief workers.
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India must protect freedom, dignity, says Indian Catholic Church head
Cardinal Anthony Poola urges India to protect freedoms, uphold dignity and defend communities amid concerns over violence and funding restrictions.
India’s Catholic leaders seek parliamentary review of funding bill
Indian Catholic leaders support accountability on foreign contributions but urge parliamentary review of the 2026 FCRA amendment bill and consultation.
Catholic bishops condemn Delhi ‘assault’ on student protest
India’s Catholic bishops condemned the “heartbreaking” police action against peaceful student protesters in Delhi, urging dialogue, educational reforms and restraint.
Indian bishops press government on rights amid mounting Christian concerns
India’s Catholic bishops urged government action on foreign funding rules, caste rights, anti-Christian violence, and Manipur state’s worsening humanitarian crisis.
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Indian Catholic bishops’ president urges faith through justice, service [Video]
Cardinal Anthony Poola asks Christians to put faith into action through compassion, standing up for justice and safeguarding people’s dignity.
Bishops announce prayer day in India amid foreign funding concerns
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India sets June 28 nationwide prayer and civic engagement amid concerns over legislation affecting Church ministries.
Catholic Church decries ‘heinous’ killing of Baptist leaders in Manipur
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India mourns the killing of three Baptist pastors in Manipur and calls for restraint, reconciliation and justice as violence and insecurity continue to grip the state.
After state elections, Church urges just and transparent governance
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India congratulates newly elected governments in five Indian states and urge constitutional integrity, transparency and policies prioritising poor, marginalised and minority communities.
Grief, prayers follow Jabalpur cruise tragedy, safety review urged
Catholic bishops in India mourn victims of a deadly cruise accident, call for support to families and demand stricter safety protocols on tourist vessels.
Bishops raise alarm over court-ordered late-term pregnancy termination
Church leaders question legal, ethical and medical grounds of the Indian Supreme Court direction permitting termination of a 30-week pregnancy involving a minor.
Indian bishops back pope, rebuke Trump over remarks and AI image
Church leaders say comments ‘insulting to Christians’ as row deepens over US president’s criticism of
Church memorandum warns funding law changes could harm civil society
CBCI urges lawmakers to protect pluralism, due process and charitable service as proposed amendments to
Catholic bishops say foreign funding law threatens NGOs, minorities
CBCI warns proposed foreign funding law changes could tighten state control, threaten NGOs and minority
Catholic bishops’ president calls for healing and goodwill at Eid
Cardinal Anthony Poola calls for breaking divisions and building fraternity, urging compassion and solidarity amid