By George Kannanthanam Hyderabad, Feb 28, 2020: An online facility for anyone stressed about coronavirus (COVID-19) to talk to someone, was launched at the campus of the Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI) at Hyderabad on February 26. Responding to the increasing number of persons affected by the disease, SisterContinue Reading
Vatican City, Feb 28, 2020: Pope Francis has cancelled an event at a Rome basilica but is carrying out the rest of his schedule in his residence, the Vatican said on February 27. “He preferred to remain in the area close to Santa Marta,” the Vatican guesthouse where he lives,Continue Reading
Riyadh, Feb. 27, 2020: Saudi Arabia on Feb. 27 suspended visas for pilgrims wishing to visit Mecca over coronavirus fears, the foreign ministry said. The government is “suspending entry to the Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah and visiting the Prophet’s Mosque temporarily”, the foreign ministry said in a statement,Continue Reading
By Jibin Robin New Delhi, Feb 27, 2020: Leaders of various religions came together on February 26 evening to pray for peace in the national capital where sectarian violence has claimed at least 34 lives in five days. The leaders met at Sacred Heart Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese. TheyContinue Reading
By Xavier J Raj, SJ Rome, Feb 27, 2020: Around 200 Indians from various religions living in Italy met in Rome recently to pray for unity, integrity and protection of the constitutional values in their motherland. Even others who believe in unity, peace, integrity and democratic and secular values ofContinue Reading
New Delhi, Feb 27, 2020: The federal government on February 26 night notified the transfer of Delhi High Court judge Justice S Muralidhar to Punjab and Haryana High Court. The transfere notification came just hours after Justice S Muralidhar grilled the federal government, the state government and the Delhi PoliceContinue Reading
Kochi, Feb 27, 2020: Allegations of ‘love jihad’ have surfaced again in Kerala after a 24-year-old woman lodged a complaint of sexual abuse against her former employer. The police on February 25 arrested Ali Makkar, who runs Aleena Tours and Travels in Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district, on charges of rape.Continue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, Feb 26, 2020: Several Christian groups on February 26 joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appeal for peace and brotherhood as sectarian violence continue to rage in the national capital on the fourth day. Catholic Archbishop Anil Couto of Delhi, National Council of Churches inContinue Reading
Washington, Feb 26. 2020: An organisation of Indian-American Christians has thanked US President Donald Trump for raising the issue of religious freedom and the plight of minorities during his talk with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying political tranquility is fundamental to economic progress. The Federation of Indian American Christian organisationsContinue Reading
United Nations, Feb 26, 2020: UN chief Antonio Guterres is closely following the situation in Delhi and stresses that demonstrators should be allowed to protest peacefully and security forces should show restraint, his spokesperson said. Communal violence over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in northeast Delhi has killed at least 20Continue Reading
