By Jose Kavi New Delhi, March 28, 2023: Hundreds of Christians of Dalit origin from all over India on March 28 organized a sit-in to renew their demand for reservation for themselves as well as their Muslim brethren. A press note from National Council of Dalit Christians, the organizers, regrettedContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: Dalit groups such as the National Council of Dalit Christians have been demanding human dignity and equality within the Church. On March 10, the council urged Pope Francis to create a separate ritual Church for Dalit Catholics to end their centuries-old discrimination. Council coordinatorContinue Reading
By Jose Kavi New Delhi: The demand for a separate Rite for Dalit Catholics is gaining momentum with many supporting it as a solution to caste-based discrimination in the Indian Church. “If this can bring about much needed respect for the Dalit Catholics and wipe out that invisible line ofContinue Reading
By Haritha John New Delhi, Aug 17, 2020: Jayan Joseph migrated from Parassala in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur district about four decades ago. Now 73, has worked as a daily wage laborer, head load worker, fish seller, and also cleaned wells and ponds. Born into a Scheduled Caste Hindu community,Continue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Poondi, October 12, 2019: Young members of a forum for Christians of Dalit origin have expressed anguish over Pope Francis’ failure to take up the plight of their community with the Indian bishops. “Dalit Christians were eagerly expecting that the Holy Father would address the casteContinue Reading
