Dibin Samuel
India's political parties told to make Christian security a priority
The safety and security of minorities must be the top priority of India's political parties in the forthcoming elections, says the All India Christian Council.
Sri Lanka: Christians demand humanitarian access in conflict
Franciscans International has denounced the rising ethnic violence in Sri Lanka and urged the government to ensure security to civilians who have been trapped in the battle between the The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the government.
Church decries murder of Sri Lankan journalist
A week after the murder of the Christian editor of a major Sri Lankan newspaper, church leaders along with human rights organisations have voiced their concerns over escalating ethnic violence in the island nation.
Bishop denied entry to India over preaching concerns
The Bishop of Gloucester has been denied entry to India after he was unable to guarantee he would not preach during his visit.
Sombre Christmas for India's Christians
It was an unusually sombre-looking Christmas in India this year. The Yuletide cheer was unanimously toned down in the wake of violence on Christians especially in Orissa, Karnataka, Mumbai terrorist attacks and the global economic crisis affecting the nation.
Nepal hopeful after first official Christmas
Nepal celebrated its first Christmas ever after being declared a federal republic in December 2007.
Orissa Christians hope for peaceful Christmas after shutdown called off
Christians in Orissa, India, can cheerfully celebrate Christmas this year. The state government has officially called off the proposed statewide shutdown called by the nationalist group Sangh Parivar on December 25.
Week of prayer and mourning for Mumbai's Christians
The past week has for Mumbai's Christians been one of lighting candles and expressing solidarity with the victims of the last week's terror attacks.
Christians forced to leave relief camps, group says
Victims of anti-Christian violence in Orissa's Kandhamal district are being forced to return to their villages by the state administration, a local Christian body claimed.
India's church leaders commit to peace after Mumbai seige
Church leaders in India have expressed their determination to work for lasting peace in their country after the Mumbai seige came to an end on Saturday. More than 190 were killed and some 300 injured
Church leaders condemn Mumbai attacks
Church leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope have condemned the deadly terrorist attacks on India's financial capital, Mumbai.
Churches push forward with ecumenical vision
Representatives from across the denominational spectrum gathered in Delhi for the last four days to hash out a plan for the Global Christian Forum over the next three years.
Activist killing sparks fresh attacks on Indian Christians
The murder of a senior Hindu activist by suspected Maoists has sparked fresh violence on Christians in the Indian state of Orissa.
Global church body leader visits violence-stricken India
A delegation of the World Council of Churches (WCC), headed by General Secretary the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, is visiting India this week as the country continues to witness large-scale attacks on minority Christians.
India's Christians condemn killing of radical Hindu leader
Tensions are running high in India's Orissa state after the leader of a radical Hindu group was killed on Saturday.
India: Bishops call for protection after priest's murder
The murder of a Catholic priest in India has stirred believers in the country to cry for more protection by the government.