‘God is moving more than we can see,’ says COVID survivor
Despite the devastating COVID pandemic in India, the general secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) says there is still hope and God is still at work.
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Pope Francis expressed ‘heartfelt solidarity and spiritual closeness’ to everyone affected by pandemic
Pope Francis wrote to the president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) on May 6 to express his sincere sympathy and spiritual closeness to all Indians facing the coronavirus pandemic.
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Churches barely surviving pandemic in rural MP
Thousands of people are struggling to escape the deadly second wave of COVID-19 raging through India. The situation is no different for Christian pastors. They are fighting for their family's well-being and medical treatment. They are also worried about their inability to lead their church congregation.
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Church ministers ask for prayer as country battles second wave
As India records record deaths and COVID-19 cases, church ministers in the country are asking for prayer. "At this time of national distress, we would appreciate your prayers. We believe that God is in control and through God's intervention, normalcy will return."
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SC’s stand on people expressing criticism related to COVID-19 on social media
The Supreme Court of India ruled on Friday that the central government and states in the country cannot censor those who criticize the handling of COVID-19 or circumstances related to the pandemic on social media.
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Pastor charged under MP’s anti-conversion law struggles to pay his legal defense, but takes refuge in God
A pastor in Madhya Pradesh takes refuge in God and refuses to recant his faith, despite the fact that he and his family are being persecuted for their beliefs.
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Three Christians seriously wounded in a mob attack in Bihar
A group of radical Hindu nationalists assaulted and beat a pastor and his wife with sticks in Bihar, causing severe injuries.
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'People are in despair,' says Tearfund
Tearfund's Country Director for India has revealed the scale of the challenge facing the country as it spirals into a deeper COVID crisis. "Every time I pick up my phone, I am very fearful. Since nine o'clock this morning, I have answered my phone three times to hear that another of my friends has died," he said.
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India receives support from foreign countries to tackle COVID crisis
As the number of COVID-19 infections continues to rise, countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan and Pakistan have pledged their support by promising to provide India with medical assistance in order to effectively combat the COVID-19 crisis.
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Catholic leaders to dedicate a day of prayer for divine intervention in battle against COVID
On May 7, Catholic leaders in India plan to observe a day of fasting and prayer, pleading with God to intervene and save the country from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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COVID-related tragedies lead Christians to seek for God’s mercy and protection
COVID-19 has pushed the healthcare system to its breaking point. As hospitals struggle to meet rising demand, unexpected accidents in overburdened health facilities worsen the situation.
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Pastor brutally attacked and forced to perform Hindu rituals in Karnataka
A mob of radical Hindu nationalists attacked a pastor, manhandled his wife and forced him to perform Hindu rituals against his free will in Belgaum’s Halaga village.
