The Catholic Diocese of Changzhi in Shanxi Province, China, celebrated the ordination to the diaconate of three religious on February 1, 2026, at the diocesan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Changzhi.
"We extend our sincere thanks to the state for the generous allocation of 100 crore rupees that will help uplift the Christina community within the state," said Archbishop Machado said.
Sawant said, “Our inquiry has not progressed to a First Information Report (FIR), but based on our visit to the school, and reviewing the evidence, it is evident that Ried was the target of discrimination because he is a Christian.
