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Indian Court Suppresses Part of Anti-conversion Law

High Court Protects Freedom of Conscience

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Some parts of an anti-conversion law in the northern Indian state of Hhimachal Pradesh have been declared unconstitutional. The state’s High Court declared that, "a person not only has the right to freedom of conscience, the right to profess one's faith, the right to change faith, but also has the right to keep s...

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3 Arrested in Death of India Catechist

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Three people have been arrested in connection with the death earlier this week of a catechist and defender of human rights. The body of Rabindra Parichha was found in Kandhamal district in the …

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Vatican Invites Hindus to Work Together for Religious Freedom

Notes Fundamental Right Includes Possibility of Changing Religion

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The president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue is inviting Hindus to "join hands in promoting religious freedom as our shared responsibility, by asking the leaders of …

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Vatican Message for Hindu Celebration of Deepavali

"Let Us Strive, Then, to Join Hands in Promoting Religious Freedom"

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Here is the message sent by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue for the Hindu celebration of Deepavali, which begins next Wednesday. * * * Christians and Hindus: together in …

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3 Years After Anti-Christian Violence, a Call for More Healing

Indian Prelate Says Reconciliation a Work in Progress

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Three years after anti-Christian violence in India caused the death of more than 70 people, an archbishop of the region says more work is needed to bring reconciliation. Archbishop John Barwa …

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Indian Priest Beaten; Christians Afraid This Christmas

Bishop Urges Faithful to Withstand "Acts of Terror"

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A group of unidentified attackers badly beat a priest in central India last Friday, sparking Christians of Madhya Pradesh state to appeal to authorities for protection. Father Thomas …

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