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Jesuit Fr. Stan Swamy, pictured in a screenshot, who had been jailed on dubious terrorism charges since October, died July 5 at Holy Family Hospital in Mumbai, India. He had been moved to the hospital from jail in late May, under orders from a local court

Indian Jesuit imprisoned on 'terrorism charges' dies in hospital

Jesuit Fr. Stan Swamy, 84, jailed on dubious terrorism charges since October, died July 5 at Holy Family Hospital in Mumbai. He had been moved to the hospital from jail in late May, under orders from a local court.

People lower the body of a man who died of COVID-19 into a grave at a cemetery May 3 in Ahmedabad, India. (CNS/Amit Dave, Reuters)

COVID-19 takes toll on Indian church leaders

Amid thousands dying daily of COVID-19 in India, the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on church leaders. Dozens of priests, scores of nuns and hundreds of laypeople have died since mid-April.

Hospitals in India struggle as COVID-19 deaths hit record highs

Catholic hospital directors in India told Catholic News Service they did not have enough facilities to treat patients as India set records for the number of COVID-19 deaths — numbers many people believe were underreported.

Indian cardinal says religion should never be basis for citizenship

As India continued to experience violent protests against a controversial citizenship law, Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mumbai said citizenship should never be based on a person's religion.

Bleak Christmas faces church in quake-ravaged Nepal amid crippling blockade

Inclement weather, logistical issues delay aid for Nepal quake victims

Indian Christians arrested during protest outside New Delhi cathedral

Sri Lankans work to finalize the little details for Pope Francis' visit

Pakistani Catholic: Church to appeal death penalty for blasphemy charge

JRS keeps Afghanistan schools running despite missing director

New Syro-Malabar Catholic eparchy in Australia to 'start from zero'

Draw strength from spirituality, cardinal tells Indian bishops

Church workers rejoice, recall challenges as India declared polio-free

Indian cardinal opposed to 'criminalization' of same-sex relationships

Tamil bishops seek inquiry into final stages of Sri Lanka's ethnic war

Newly beatified Indian lay martyr praised for refusing to reject faith

Leprosy village residents rejoice at nun's return

Indian court issues 'passive euthanasia' ruling

Indian cardinal criticizes report on church attacks

Bishop: Sri Lanka must acknowledge killing civilians

 

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