The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has strongly opposed the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it “dangerous” and “alarming”. The body warned that provisions enabling government control over NGOs and minority institutions undermine constitutional freedoms.
Cardinal Poola Anthony, Metropolitan Archbishop of Hyderabad, has been elected President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India during its 37th general body meeting, bringing decades of pastoral and administrative experience to the leadership of the Catholic Church in India.
During the event, PM Modi is expected to interact with key leaders from the Christian community, including Cardinals, Bishops, and prominent lay figures
