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.
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Tamil Nadu bishops lead Black Day for Dalit Christians
Dalit Christians across Tamil Nadu rallied, demanding Scheduled Caste status and equal constitutional rights through peaceful protests and awareness programmes.
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.
Bishop praises Indian communicator elected SIGNIS vice president
Bishop Vijaya Kumar, chairman of India’s bishops’ communications office, praised Magimai Pragasam’s election, calling it a significant moment for India.
Church calls for mercy, end to capital punishment
The Church invites people to hear the cry, heal the wound, and revive hope for millions of incarcerated individuals worldwide.
Fishermen rescue delays draw strong criticism from bishops
Kerala Catholic bishops condemn rescue delays, demand trained personnel, modern equipment and fishermen’s expertise to protect coastal communities during monsoon.
Kerala bishops welcome court ruling easing forest restrictions
Kerala bishops welcomed a Supreme Court ruling, saying it protects farmers’ livelihoods while safeguarding environmental conservation and community welfare together.
Kerala bishops urge youth to defend faith, justice, creation
Kerala bishops urged Catholic youth to embrace Church teaching, justice, creation care and reject addiction while strengthening parish participation worldwide.
Indian Church urged to embrace Dalit Christians without prejudice
Kerala bishops urged Catholics to embrace Dalit Christians without prejudice, intensify advocacy and strengthen educational and community empowerment initiatives nationwide.
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.
Dalit Catholics advance justice despite struggles
Tamil Nadu bishops’ 2025–2026 review reports steady progress in education, empowerment, political participation, housing, welfare projects, despite ongoing caste challenges.
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.
Kerala bishops challenge proposed foreign contribution restrictions nationwide
Kerala Catholic bishops urged India’s government to withdraw proposed FCRA amendments, warning they threaten constitutional rights, welfare services and development.
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.