Religion

Three New Venerables: Missionaries in Ecuador and an Indian Bishop

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Three New Venerables: Missionaries in Ecuador and an Indian Bishop On May 22, Pope Leo XIV authorized the promulgation of various decrees for three Servants of God: Colombian Sister Agnese Arango Velásquez, Indian Bishop Matthew Makil, and Spanish Bishop Alessandro Labaka Ugarte. These individuals, recognized for their lives of faith and service, have been declared … Read more

Centre Clarifies No Discrimination in Waqf Boards, Says Comparison with Hindu Endowments is Unfair

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Centre Clarifies No Discrimination in Waqf Boards, Says Comparison with Hindu Endowments is Unfair NEW DELHI: The Indian government has clarified that the distinction between Muslim waqf boards and Hindu religious endowment boards is not a matter of discrimination, as the Supreme Court was asked to consider. In a recent hearing, the Centre emphasized that … Read more