Discrimination of Dalits in the Church is a plain and simple truth, but not accepted forthrightly by Church hierarchy By Dr M Mary John April 17, 2023: The celebration of Easter 2023 with all the…
Crimes rise against India’s Dalits, tribal people
Data from National Crime Record Bureau shows lesser crimes against women during Covid lockdown and restrictions Crimes against tribal people and Dalits or former untouchables in India are steadily increasing, which Church leaders and rights…
First Dalit Cardinal: My mission, help as many…
In a wide-ranging interview, the first “Dalit” Cardinal in history, Cardinal-elect Anthony Poola of Hyderabad, India, who will receive the red hat at the 27 August Consistory, describes his mission as "helping as many poor…
Dalit Catholics in India see new cardinal as…
By Nirmala Carvalho MUMBAI, India – India getting its first Dalit cardinal is a sign that “miracles can always happen,” according to one Dalit activist in the country. “It came to me as a shock and…
From ‘Untouchable’ to Cardinal: Archbishop Anthony Poola Embodies…
The Dalit-born archbishop of Hyderabad will be elevated to the College of Cardinals at a consistory in August. By Anto Akkara BANGALORE, India — Archbishop Anthony Poola of Hyderabad in south India is overwhelmed by…
Creation of Dalit cardinal ‘sign of hope’ for…
“This a sign that the Dalits have hope in the Church through the Holy Father” Rita Joseph, India The creation of a cardinal from India’s Catholic Dalit community is a “sign of hope” for the…
Catholics in India rejoice over first Dalit cardinal
By Jose Kavi New Delhi, May 29, 2022: Catholics in India seem euphoric after Pope Francis named a Dalit from the country among the 21 new cardinals. Archbishop Anthony Poola of Hyderabad, who was born in…
Thousands join campaign against anti-conversion laws in India
By Santosh Digal Many prominent citizens in India demanded a repeal of all anti-conversion laws in India, in the context of the Anti-Conversion Bill scheduled to be tabled in Karnataka Upper Chamber on February 14. “An…
Surname ‘Pillai’ must be axed for would be…
By DCD Reporter The Catholic Church in India is elated to welcome the news of the canonization of the would-be Saint Blessed Devasagayam. But the so-called surname “Pillai” becomes controversial as it denotes a particular caste in…