Babu Thomas

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• Aug 16, 2010

  Indian Christians Urge Unity, Justice on Independence Day

  The National Council of Churches in India greeted the country on its 63rd Independence Day, calling for unity and greater efforts in condemning "perpetuation of depravity and all manifestations of violence."

• Jun 26, 2010

  Two Pentecostal Pastors Attacked in India

  Two pastors from the Assemblies of God Church denomination were attacked by a group of unknown people on Wednesday in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

• Jun 11, 2010

  Two Women Pastors Arrested in India

  Two women pastors have been arrested and sent to jail after false charges by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in Karnataka, according to a Christian advocacy group there.

• Jan 30, 2010

  Anti-Religion Group Chides USPS Over Mother Teresa Stamp

  A group of atheist and agnostic "freethinkers" opposed to religion has criticized the United States Postal Service for honoring Mother Teresa with a stamp that it says goes against postal regulations.

• Dec 26, 2009

  Indian Christians Observe Peaceful Christmas

  There were no reports of violence in Kandhamal district, Orissa state, during Christmas. Christians peacefully celebrated the birth of Jesus with prayers and midnight services.

• Oct 10, 2009

  U.S. Lawmakers Urge India to Bring Justice to Christians

  A group of U.S. lawmakers have written to the Chief Minister of India's eastern state of Orissa, calling for action against those who have carried out attacks against Christians.

• Aug 26, 2009

  India Must Regain Glory of Being Multi-Religious Nation, Says Archbishop

  Last year's violence on Christians in Kandhamal district in India was "one of the saddest moments in the history of India," said Cardinal Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Mumbai and president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference.

• Aug 17, 2009

  Indian Christians Reject USCIRF Report; Defends 'Secular' India

  The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom's decision to place India on its Watch List was slammed by Christian leaders in the state of Orissa.

• Jun 15, 2009

  Catholic, Hindu Leaders Promote Harmony in Wake of Anti-Christian Violence

  During an interfaith dialogue in Mumbai, Hindu and Catholic leaders denounced religious conversions and recent anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal district in India.

• Jun 1, 2009

  India Gov't Delays Withdrawal of Security Forces

  The Government of India has agreed to keep its Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Kandhamal district, where it will continue to protect Christians taking refuge in relief camps there.