Disturbing escalation in anti-christian violence; UCF claims two Christians attacked every day

(Photo: Pixabay) Disturbing data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF) reveals a concerning rise in targeted violence against Christians in India, with 687 incidents reported in the first 334 days of 2023 alone. This unsettling trend continues a worrying pattern since 2014, solidifying India’s position as the eleventh worst country globally for the persecution … Read more

Vatican approves beatification process for Martyrs of Kandhamal anti-Christian violence.

(Photo: Unsplash/Gyan Shahane) In a development that has been welcomed by the Christian community of India and particularly the state of Odisha, the Vatican has granted approval to initiate the beatification process for 35 Christians who were martyred for their faith during the 2008 anti-Christian violence in Kandhamal, Odisha. Violence that started in Kandhamal district … Read more

Bishops council calls for UN action against anti-Christian violence in India and Pakistan

(Photo: Unsplash/Anna Hecker) The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council in India has called for United Nations intervention amid escalating anti-Christian violence in Manipur and Pakistan’s Punjab province.  In Pakistan, mob attacks recently targeted over 80 Christian homes and 19 churches in Jaranwala city. The attacks occurred on Aug. 16, following allegations of the desecration of a copy of the … Read more