Widespread protests have erupted across India following the arrest of two Catholic nuns in Chhattisgarh state on controversial charges of human trafficking and religious conversion.
The Vatican's Joseph Ratzinger–Benedict XVI Foundation (Fondazione Vaticana Joseph Ratzinger–Benedetto XVI) has appointed Father Thomas Vadakkel, an Indian priest, to the International Committee for the celebrations marking the 100th birth anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), through its Office for Interreligious Dialogue and social action arm Caritas India, participated in the launch of the National Multi-Faith Action Coordination Committee (MFACC) as a core member.
Amit Shah assured that he would look into some concrete incidents, especially in Madhya Pradesh, and do what is necessary to serve Christians and all citizens, according to the release.
