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Catholic bishops issue guidelines for schools amid rising concerns

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(Photo: Unsplash/Nikhita S) The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), the apex decision-making body representing the Catholic community in the country, has issued a set of guidelines for educational institutions under its jurisdiction. These guidelines aim to address the “emerging challenges due to the current socio-cultural, religious, and political situation” in the country. Under the … Read more

Christian leaders and charities call for action on rising UK and international poverty

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Volunteers prepare emergency food supplies at a food bank operated by The Trussell Trust. (Photo: The Trussell Trust) A coalition of churches and charities is urging politicians to take urgent action to address growing poverty in the UK and around the world. With the UK entering a general election year, they say that poverty is … Read more

Rising tensions in Tripura as Hindu group plans protest against tribal Christians on Christmas Day

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Battala, Agartala, Tripura, India. (Photo: Unsplash/Sourav Debnath) In a move that threatens to heighten communal tensions, the Janajati Dharma Sanskriti Suraksha Manch (JSM), an affiliate of the pro-Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has announced its intention to stage a protest rally on Christmas Day in Agartala, the capital of Tripura. The focus of their demonstration … Read more