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Catholic bishops condemn attack on Bible convention in Indian state
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🗓 15 Oct 2026, 10:47 AM
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Catholic bishops have publicly denounced an attack on a Bible convention held in an Indian state, calling it an assault on religious freedom.
Catholic bishops in India condemned an attack that disrupted a Bible convention held in an unnamed state on Saturday. The bishops said the assault targeted a peaceful gathering of believers and violated the right to religious practice.
The church hierarchy called for a swift police investigation and urged authorities to ensure the safety of all religious events. No details on the perpetrators or the extent of damage were released at the time.
The incident adds to recent tensions between religious communities in the country, prompting leaders to stress the need for communal harmony and protection of places of worship.
The church hierarchy called for a swift police investigation and urged authorities to ensure the safety of all religious events. No details on the perpetrators or the extent of damage were released at the time.
The incident adds to recent tensions between religious communities in the country, prompting leaders to stress the need for communal harmony and protection of places of worship.