As persecution of Christians continues to rise globally, churches across India joined an international prayer initiative during the first two Sundays of November, with strong participation reported from cities and towns nationwide.
A wave of attacks has intensified across Manipur, with armed militants launching coordinated assaults in multiple districts over the weekend.
Christian organisations in Assam have launched a vigorous defence against what they term “unfounded, baseless and unacceptable” allegations by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Surendra Jain regarding church involvement in drug trafficking.
The retreat’s program included various sessions designed to address contemporary challenges faced by young Christians while strengthening their faith foundations.
In a landmark development for religious cooperation, Mizoram has witnessed the establishment of the Council of Churches in Mizoram (CCM), a pioneering initiative bringing together major Christian denominations in the state after 130 years of religious diversity.
The event, jointly orchestrated by International Prayer Connect (IPC), Nehemiah Missions, and the South Asia Prayer Council, aims to unite believers in prayer for Hindu communities worldwide.
More than 3,000 Christians from various denominations gathered near the Indian Parliament on 26 October to protest what they describe as an alarming surge in violence against their community across the country.
In a significant move, the Madras High Court has sought the views of the Union and Tamil Nadu governments on making Christian institutions more accountable by bringing their assets, funds, and entities like hospitals and schools/colleges under a statutory board, similar to the Wakf Board.
Unlike many Christian leaders, who were indifferent to governance and politics, Bishop Ezra had a keen understanding of politics in India. He was not afraid to take political stands, meet politicians, and mentor them to do good.
Christian religious and community leaders are set to hold a major demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on 26 October to protest against what they describe as escalating violence targeting their community across India.
Almost all these attacks were on peaceful prayer meetings and religious gatherings across the country and paint a rather bleak picture of plummeting religious freedom in the country.
Hindu nationalist groups in Chhattisgarh are leveraging technology like the popular messaging app WhatsApp to target Christian minorities and force them to convert to Hinduism.
