Early on Thursday morning, there was a massive crowd at the Catholic cemetery in Bhoiguda. People were seen offering prayers at the graves of their loved ones and some also attended Requiem masses.
Accusing BJP government in Goa of hurting sentiments of Christian community of the state by referring to the 'Basilica of Bom Jesus' as 'Basilica of Bomb Jesus', former state Congress President Girish Chodankar demanded an apology from CM Pramod Sawant
Officials in Pakistan's Faisalabad reported to Pakistan-based Dawn that several churches in the Jaranwala district were vandalized on Wednesday due to allegations of blasphemy.
Christian women in the age group of 21 to 55 years and whose annual income is less than Rs 2 lakh in urban areas and white ration card holders are eligible for the scheme
Andhra Pradesh, party chief N Chandrababu Naidu in a statement said "Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has discontinued all the welfare schemes introduced by the TDP government for Christians."
Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao recalled the sacrifices of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday observed in commemoration of the crucifixion of Christ
Hyderabad: The Christian community in the twin cities observed Good Friday with daylong prayers, fasting and special mass, remembering the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Churches in the city, which hosted special services, saw a bigger turnout than the last couple of years with more devotees reaching churches after the drop in Covid-19 cases. Many churches […]
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday claimed that after Muslims, Christians were the new target of the Hindutva brigade, citing the government’s refusal to renew the FCRA registration for the Missionaries of Charity. Chidambaram, who is senior election observer of the Congress for Goa, also claimed that the mainstream media had banished […]
Mini tank bunds that will be developed in all major towns across the State which would serve as recreational spots for locals, said Minister Harish Rao
Francis and the Vatican delegation are relying on Iraqi security forces to protect them, including with the expected first use of an armored car for the popemobile-loving pontiff.
Most churches had special mass on Ash Wednesday, with many observing a long period of silence during the mass as devotees are asked to reflect on their sins and ask God for forgiveness.
A small group of residents and religious leaders participated in the tree-lighting ceremony at Manger Square near the Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus was born.