Catholic priests brutally attacked in Odisha church robbery

Burnt Bibles from the attacks on Christians in Manipur. (Photo: Open Doors) Two Catholic priests were seriously injured in a violent robbery at a church in Odisha, sparking concerns over the safety of the Christian minority community in the region. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, June 15, at the Jhorabahal parish in Sundergarh … Read more

US watchdog voices concern as over 150 churches attacked since Sudan war began

(Photo: Unsplash/Abdulaziz Mohammed) Since the war in Sudan began last April, over 150 churches have been damaged or destroyed, according to a report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has claimed thousands of lives and devastated religious communities, with … Read more

Church cemetery attacked, graves desecrated in Secunderabad, Telangana

(Photo: Unsplash/Lucas van Oort) In yet another incident targeting the Christian community in Telangana, miscreants vandalised and desecrated graves at the historic St John’s cemetery in Secunderabad, stirring outrage and concern over the safety of religious minorities in the region. The incident, which occurred on February 21, had sent shockwaves through the community. Reports indicate … Read more

Church attacked in Telangana over land dispute; 21 Christians injured; 3 critical

(Photo: Pixabay) At least 21 Christians, including two children, were left injured on February 13, at Janwada village, Shankarpally mandal, Rangareddy district, Telangana following an attack on a Methodist Church by a mob led by Hindu right-wing members. The attack on the Methodist Church took place over a land dispute related to the widening of … Read more

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