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Archbishop of Bhopal denies claims against Christians, says “We don’t forcibly convert people”
“Everyone enjoys freedom of religion in the country. We don’t forcibly convert people. Conversion is not man’s activity… it’s god’s grace. One can always return to one’s original religion."
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Churches are 'one of the safest places' to be, says Church leader
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he will be at church on Christmas Day and is encouraging others to do the same, whether online or in person.
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Govt’s initiative to end manual scavenging by 2021
Every year, hundreds of people are pushed into manual scavenging. Majority of the workers employed to do such work are Dalits, the outcast community often considered “untouchables” within the country.
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The long history of how Jesus came to resemble a white European
The portrayal of Jesus as a white, European man has come under renewed scrutiny during this period of introspection over the legacy of racism in society.
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International Women's Day: a key moment for gender equality
While progress has been made in gender equality in the 75 years in which Christian Aid has existed, recent trends have brought about setbacks including the lack of implementation of equality laws in countries which have deeply-entrenched discriminatory practices.
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Micah 6:8 asks three things of us that are simple on their own but challenging together
Micah\'s famous condensation of the 613 utterances into three core principles is more of a challenge for us than we might think.
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Transgenderism: why Christians should be concerned
The Bible says that in the beginning God created humankind male and female in his own image. Our culture seems to think it knows better.
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What is Joseph's part in the Christmas story?
In all our various ways of the depicting this event – from school nativity plays through to big-screen biblical epics – Joseph is only a supporting character: often more part of the scenery than a participant in the scene.
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Ecumenical Church Loan Fund of India Elects New President
The Catholic Church in India has announced the appointment of a new president of Ecumenical Church Loan Fund of India (ECLOF).
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Catholic Groups to Run Mumbai Marathon to Raise Awareness, Funds
A group of Catholics will participate in Mumbai\'s annual marathon to raise funds and to create awareness of n NGO working with drug addicts and people with HIV/AIDS in India.
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60 Dalit Priests, Nuns on Pilgrimage to Kandhamal
About 60 Dalit priests and nuns from across India made a pilgrimage to Kandhamal, Odisha, on Nov. 28 as a sign of solidarity to the victims of Kandhamal violence 2008 who are still waiting for justice from the government and due recognition of the martyrdom of Christians from the church for their heroic faith.
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Christian Nuns provide medical aid at Hindu Kumbh festival
Ujjain: A Good Samaritan effort by a conglomeration of nuns is instrumental in providing medical aid to those in need of it at the most unlikely of places.