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Indian Christian nuns hold a placard (AFP Photo / Raveendran) 01.10.2008, 14:08

Deadly religious clashes claim at least 25 lives

Violent clashes between the Hindu and Christian communities in the east of India have left at least 25 people dead. Trouble started after a Hindu missionary was allegedly killed by Christians, but the Indian Catholic Chu

Joe Biden (AFP Photo / Paul J. Richards) 03.10.2008, 10:35

Vatican labels U.S. Democrats ‘party of death’

The Prefect of the Vatican's Supreme Court of the Apostolic Signature has accused the U.S. Democratic party of “transforming itself into a party of death”. Raymond Burke, former Archbishop of St. Louis, lashed out at high profile Catholics — v

The first Mormon temple in Manhattan (AFP Photo / Mario Tama) 06.10.2008, 10:15

Mormons to build temple in Rome

The Mormon Church has announced the construction of their first temple in Rome. The building will bring the number of Mormon temples in Europe to twelve.

13.10.2008, 15:52

Orthodox Church award for Muslim cleric

A Muslim cleric has been awarded a medal from the Russian Orthodox Church for the first time in its history. Mufti Talgat Tadzhuddin was recognised for his work in strengthening ties between the two faiths.

Side profile of a young woman looking through a window, Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India 11.11.2008, 13:03

Fear and loathing in India

India, a nation that boasts religious diversity and freedom, has become a hotspot for sectarian violence. Religious persecution is at its ugliest in the state of Orissa. And it looks like the government has decided not to get involved. Freelance writer Ca

India blessed with first woman saint

Published: 14 October, 2008, 21:22


Sister Alphonsa in her coffin (image from www.alphonsa.com)

Christians across India are celebrating the canonisation of Sister Alphonsa Muttathupadathu – the country’s first female saint. She was one of four new saints canonised by Pope Benedict XVI at a ceremony in Rome.

 
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