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'We're afraid': Catholic bishops’ body calls on PM Modi to condemn attacks on Christians and churches

February 03, 2026 9:16 pm

Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, makes the plea ahead of the CBCI’s 37th general body meeting in Bengaluru.

As Bishops' body hosts PM Modi, calls within to get govt to do more on 'Church attacks'

December 24, 2024 10:43 pm

In his address, CBCI president Archbishop Andrews Thazhath said the PM’s "vision echoes the Gospel values of inclusion and service to all”, but also mentioned concerns regarding those “targeted by anti-social fringe elements in some parts of the country”.

Christian MPs ask Bishops’ group to stand with Muslims on Waqf Bill

December 08, 2024 2:30 am

According to an MP, who attended the meeting, it was brought to the notice of the church that the Waqf Amendment Bill infringes on constitutional values.

'Catholic Church is very concerned about the people of Manipur irrespective of which tribe or community they belong to.'

Sad at resurgence of persecution of Christians in Manipur: Catholic body

May 07, 2023 3:12 am

CBCI president Mar Andrews Thazhathu, who is the archbishop of Thrissur in Kerala, said that the Catholic Church is very concerned about the people of Manipur irrespective of which tribe or community they belong to. ENS

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Don't make religion basis for citizenship, no harm in backtracking: Bangalore Archbishop Peter Machado to PM

January 10, 2020 3:51 am

Mentioning that the new law caused misunderstandings among people and has led to violence in different parts of the country, he said, "There is no harm in backtracking, changing course if this is necessary for the good of the country and our people."

Check attacks against Christians: Bishops

February 07, 2015 3:56 am

Churches have been torched in the Capital, and reports of ‘Ghar Wapsi’ are causing anxiety to the Christians.

Two senior Vatican officials denied visa

February 05, 2015 1:36 am

Home Ministry officials said they played no role in declining the visas.

Catholic bishops urge PM to uphold secular nature of India

January 22, 2015 3:12 am

At the conference organised at the CBCI centre in the capital, the speakers expressed concern over the recent spate of attacks on churches.

Catholic schools decide to follow point-based system

December 09, 2010 2:53 am

Even as the debate over criteria for admissions to nursery classes continues,Catholic schools across the Capital have decided to follow last years 100-point admission system.