Scourge of Abuse Haunts Women in India’s Kashmir
Beatings, rape, and abuse are part of the violence against women in Kashmir, and many suffer in silence out of fear or shame.
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Attacks on Religious Liberty Increase, Say Cardinal, Papal Foundation
Cardinal Pietro Parolin says that religious persecution is on the rise, putting minorities at risk and driving forced displacement around the world.
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World Watch: Indo-Pacific Economic Prosperity?
The new trade deal among 14 countries, currently under negotiation, has the potential of affecting 28% of U.S. global trade.
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Ideologies, Hidden Agendas Cause Escalating Violence, Indian Archbishop Says
Anger toward tribal Christians in India’s Manipur state has led to attacks on homes and Christian places of worship, archbishop says.
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Religious Freedom Worsening around the Globe
With conditions deteriorating worldwide, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom names 17 countries of particular concern.
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Prominent Indians Want End to Religious Anti-conversion Laws
Prominent Indian citizens are demanding repeal of anti-conversion laws, which target Christians and Muslims in the Hindus majority country.
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Jesuit Imprisoned on ‘Terrorism Charges’ Dies in India
Jesuit who worked for the rights of oppressed indigenous people in India dies after being imprisoned on “terrorism charges.”
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Pew Study: Indians Are Devout, but Religions Want to Live Separately
A Pew study of India’s six major religions finds that religious tolerance does not necessarily mean mixed communities living together.
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Mercy Angels Give Dignified Burials to Indian COVID-19 Victims
Catholic volunteers in Bengaluru help poor people who cannot afford to bury their dead Saji...
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Hospital Directors in India Says COVID Patients Dying From Lack of Beds, Oxygen
Hospital directors in India say they are unable to treat patients as cases surge in the country abd records are set for COVID-19 deaths.
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Thousands Petition to Free Stan Swamy, a Jesuit Priest Jailed in India
Refusing bail to the elderly Father Swamy who has limited mobility and no history of violence is...
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Man held in India for acid attack on three Dalit children
Catholic official condemns ‘cruel and inhuman’ act after a spate of attacks on Dalits....
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