by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2008 | Church, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister Antolina Martinez de Maranon DC describes the alarming wave of violence and persecution that Christian communities in India, especially in the state of Orissa, are suffering. (Cathoolic News Agency) The violence began in Orissa, “but has now spread to many...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Dear Fr. John , Loving greetings from George. Hope you are fine. This is just to share with you the stories of pain and sufferings that the Christians are going through in Orissa. It is soul shaking and I am listening to their stories daily and crying with them....
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace
On 27 August, the Pope called for an immediate end to acts of violence against Christian communities in the Indian state of Orissa, which began following the murder of the Hindu leader Swami Lakshmananda Saraswati. Benedict XVI invited “religious leaders and...