Indian Christians Promote Law Against Religious Violence
Catholic News Service (14 December 2011)
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A group of Christians
in India initiated a national prayer campaign urging
lawmakers to address a pending bill that seeks to curb
violence targeting religious minorities, reported Fides, the
Vatican missionary news agency.
Religious Strife in India
Catholic News Service (24 August 2012)
BANGALORE, India (CNS) — The government
of Assam state has sought church support to help victims
of the conflict between ethnic Bodos and Muslim
migrants that has left at least 80 dead and more than
400,000 homeless.
Indian Lay Martyr Beatified
Catholic News Service (5 December 2012)
BANGALORE, India (CNS) — The life of Blessed Devasahayam Pillai, an 18th-century Catholic layman who was martyred for refusing to refute his faith despite being brutally tortured, was held up as an example for all Christians to embrace.
Indian Bishop Resigns After Joining ‘Consecration’ of Megachurch Leader
Catholic News Service (1 February 2013)
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of an Indian bishop who participated in the “consecration” of the first bishop of a homegrown charismatic community that is independent of any church.
Priest Murdered, Nun Commits Suicide in Southern India
Catholic News Service (2 April 2013)
TRICHUR, India (CNS) — Catholics in southern India faced double tragedies at Easter time: the murder of the rector of a regional major seminary and the suicide of a young nun.
Picture of the Day: A Passage to India
The Syro-Malabar Church in Palayur, Kerala features the largest statue of St. Thomas in the world, and depicts the boat landing where he arrived in India. (photo: Sean Sprague)
In the Footsteps of St. Thomas: Welcome to India
Msgr. John Kozar reports on the events of the first two days of his pastoral visit to India.
In the Footsteps of St. Thomas: Daughters and Sisters
Msgr. John Kozar reports on the events of the third day of his pastoral visit to India.
In the Footsteps of St. Thomas: Riches Among the Poor
Msgr. John Kozar reports on the events of the fifth day of his pastoral visit to India.
Picture of the Day: Meet the Spice Girls
Workers at Orient Spice Company clean raw turmeric before processing. (photo: Peter Lemieux)
Picture of the Day: Service in Dialogue With Truth and Love
Cardinal George Alencherry discusses the growth of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church while visiting CNEWA's New York offices.
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Picture of the Day: Pentecost Continues
Msgr. John Kozar, top center, shares a joyful moment with the Vincentian Fathers of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in southern India. (photo: CNEWA)
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Into the Deep: An Exhortation to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
On Saturday, 17 November, CNEWA’s president, Msgr. John E. Kozar, addressed a missionary conference in Delhi, India.
Picture of the Day: Feast of Lights
The Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours in Thrissur, India, is decorated in colorful lights on 25 November for the annual feast marking the consecration of the church. (photo: CNS/Anto Akkara)
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Picture of the Day: The "Untouchables"
Father John Ariekal leads a congregation of Dalits in Pappala in prayer. (photo: Peter Lemieux)
Picture of the Day: Visiting His Flock
Father Edison visits with one of the parishioners in a nearby village. (photo: Cody Christopulos)
Picture of the Day: The Pope Reaches Out to India
Pope Benedict XVI presents a red hat to Syro-Malankara Cardinal Baselios Mar Cleemis of Trivandrum, India, during a consistory in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on 24 November. (photo: CNS/Paul Haring)
Picture of the Day: In India, Flames of Faith for Francis
Women hold candles and pictures of newly elected Pope Francis during a Mass of thanksgiving in his honor at a church in Kolkata, India, on 17 March. (photo: CNS /Rupak De Chowdhuri, Reuters)
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Picture of the Day: Young Pioneer
A child prays during liturgy in Santhithadam, India. (photo: Sean Sprague)
Picture of the Day: India's Christians in the New World
Catechism and Bible study are priorities for Indian-American Christian communities. (photo: Maria Bastone)