First Indian Woman Saint

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On Sunday, 12th of October, Pope Benedict XVI introduced four new saints in the Roman Catholic calendar. Amongst the four, he also canonized an Indian woman, which brought great joy to all the Christians in India.

It is not Mother Teresa, which many think is Indian; in fact she was Albanian, she came to India as a young nun. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and Read More…

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Protective Measures for Christians in Iraq

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After several sectarian attacks in the Northern city of Mosul, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Nouri Maliki, has declared that the Christian families will no longer be hurt and will be protected.

The local authorities have told the press that over the last week hundreds of Christians have left the city looking for a safe place in the towns and villages close to Mosul.

At the Vatican, Read More…

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This post was written by Dana Ciucalau on October 12, 2008

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