By Matters India Reporter Shillong, September 12, 2026: Catholic bishops from Northeast India issued a strong appeal for peace and reconciliation amid ongoing violence in Manipur, expressing sorrow over the loss of lives, displacement of families and destruction of places of worship. In a press statement released following the annualContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, July 12, 2026: A high-level delegation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), led by Cardinal Poola Anthony, met federal Home Minister Amit Shah to submit a detailed memorandum on issues affecting the Christian community. The bishops raised concerns over the proposed ForeignContinue Reading
By Don Aguiar Mumbai, May 15, 2026: On May 13, in a chilling act of violence, three Baptist church leaders were ambushed and killed in Manipur, with four others critically injured. The attack, targeting unarmed pastors and church workers, sent shockwaves through Christian communities across northeast India. It was notContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Dimapur, May 15, 2026: The National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) has expressed “deep shock, grief, and anguish” over the reported ambush on pastors and church workers from the Kuki community in Manipur. The attack occurred on May 13, as they were returning to KangpokpiContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Dimapur, May 14, 2026: The Salesian Province of Dimapur has expressed profound gratitude following the safe release of Brother Pamei Aching Albert SDB and Brother Poji Kiivisie Peter SDB, who were held captive since the night of May 13. In an official communication from the DonContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Imphal, May 14 2026: Twenty‑five years ago, the Salesian Novitiate at Ngarian, Imphal, became the stage of a tragedy etched into the memory of the Church in India. Inside the chapel, 27 novices from Northeast India, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Kerala knelt in Eucharistic Adoration. Candlelight flickered, hymnsContinue Reading
By Matters Indian Reporter Imphal, May 14, 2026: The Salesian congregation in Manipur has confirmed that two of its brothers were abducted near Saparmeina on May 13, and efforts are underway for their safe release. The two Salesian brothers — Panmei Aching Albert and Poji Küvisie Peter were taken aroundContinue Reading
By Allen Brooks Shillong, Nov 7, 2025: Leaders from major Christian bodies across northeastern India on November 6 called for urgent governmental intervention to address escalating conflicts and vulnerabilities facing Christian communities in the region. The annual general body meeting of the United Christian Forum of North East India (UCFNEI)Continue Reading
By Kampan Chinnam Guwahati, Sept. 25, 2024: Archbishop Linus Neli of Imphal has requested Pope Francis to pray for the people of Manipur state in northeastern India. The archbishop made the plea on September 21during an audience with the Pope. He was in Rome to attend the September 15-22 formationContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, July 12, 2024: A Catholic delegation on July 12 met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to voice their concern over the increasing attacks on Christians in various parts of the country. The four-member delegation led by Archbishop Andrews Thazhath of Trichur, president of the CatholicContinue Reading
