Tag: Kandhamal
Archbishop Cheenath’s death big loss for Catholic church
RAPHAEL CHEENATH became a champion of the oppressed, particularly Christian victims of persecution in India’s Hindu-dominated society, at a time when militant Hindu nationals are exercising growing power over national affairs.
Kandhamal Christians await justice even as faith flourishes
ON that fateful night, under the cover of darkness, the Sister and I went to the home of a Hindu gentleman. He was kind enough to give us food and shelter, putting himself and his family at great risk. My assistant priest found shelter at his brother’s house.
Murder of Christian activist in Orissa creates climate of fear
THE murder of Christian activist Rabindra Parichha in Kandhamal district of Orissa in India has been interpreted as "a strategic move by extremists to create a climate of fear among Christians" in the run-up to Christmas.
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No foul play in Mandissa’s death, police say
While no cause of death has been revealed, Franklin Police Department officials in Tennessee said Monday that no foul play is suspected.
