Kolkata Christmas Sermons Highlight Unity in Diversity
Christmas sermons across Kolkata churches emphasized Christ's message of empathy and inclusion, urging believers to move beyond intolerance. Church leaders reflected on India's secular fabric.
Christmas sermons across Kolkata churches emphasized Christ's message of empathy and inclusion, urging believers to move beyond intolerance. Church leaders reflected on India's secular fabric.
Kolkata's iconic Park Street turned into a vibrant pedestrian-only celebration zone on Christmas Day. Thousands visited city hotspots like Alipore Zoo and St. Paul's Cathedral before joining the festive revelry. Read more about the city's joyous celebrati
Trichy's major churches, including St Mary's Cathedral & Velankanni Basilica, witnessed massive congregations for Christmas. Midnight masses, illuminated cribs, and messages of harmony marked the celebrations. Read more.
Christians in Coimbatore celebrated Christmas with midnight masses and church services. Meanwhile, tourist spots like Semmozhi Poonga and Ooty attracted thousands, despite some frost-related disappointments.
Mizoram Governor Gen. Vijay Kumar Singh attended the Christmas service at Aizawl's Central BCM Church, emphasizing love in action and peace. Read about the celebrations and public events at Lok Bhavan.
Bajrang Dal members staged protests outside a Bareilly church, alleging Christmas event skits defamed Hindu society. Police are investigating the claims. Read the full story.
Churches across Odisha, including Bhubaneswar, Kandhamal, and Gajapati, celebrated Christmas with midnight mass, carol singing, and prayers for global peace. Celebrations proceeded smoothly under heightened security in sensitive districts.
Dibrugarh resonated with Christmas joy as thousands attended midnight masses. The historic Sacred Heart Cathedral, built in 1931, saw 5,000 devotees. Explore the city's festive spirit.
Bajrang Dal members staged a sit-in at a Bareilly church, alleging Christmas skits defamed Hindu society. Police are investigating. Read the full details and reactions.
Patna soaked in Christmas spirit as thousands attended mass at adorned churches. City witnessed community prayers, charity, and festive crowds at malls and streets. Read more about the celebrations.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot condemns attacks on Christians, visits Delhi church, and calls for upholding constitutional values of equality and fraternity. Read more.
Mysuru and Kodagu witnessed vibrant Christmas celebrations with midnight mass at St. Philomena's Church. Bishop Francis Serrao preached peace. Read about the festive events across the region.
The 225-year-old Amalodbhava Maate Church in Srirangapatna, Karnataka, held special Christmas prayers. Built by French missionary Fr Abbe Dubois, it's the region's first Catholic church. Read about its rich history and festive celebrations.
Bajrang Dal and VHP staged a protest outside a Bareilly church, alleging objectionable depiction of Hinduism. Police deployed as video goes viral. Details inside.
A series of incidents targeting Christmas celebrations reported from Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi. Police file FIRs in some cases, investigations ongoing.
Christmas celebrations lit up centuries-old churches in Danapur and Khagaul, Patna, with large gatherings, special masses, and community spirit. Read about the festive joy and nostalgic reflections.
Right-wing groups staged a protest outside a Bareilly church, alleging Christmas skits portrayed Hinduism in a misleading manner. Police received a memorandum, promising an investigation.
Bajrang Dal and VHP members staged a protest outside a Bareilly church, reciting Hanuman Chalisa. Police were present. City Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam confirms a memorandum received. Read the full details.
Hisar sees heavy police deployment as Hindu organisations hold a programme near a church on Christmas. Authorities ensure law and order, with no untoward incident reported. Read the full details.
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Churches across North India held special Midnight Mass services and vibrant carol parades to celebrate Christmas 2023. See how the faithful marked the joyous occasion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas morning service at Delhi's Cathedral Church of the Redemption, extending greetings of peace and hope. Read about his message of harmony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a Christmas service at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Delhi, extending festive greetings and emphasizing unity. Read about this significant gesture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas service in Delhi, extending greetings and emphasizing the teachings of Jesus Christ for social harmony. Read his full message.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas morning service at Delhi's Cathedral Church of the Redemption. He highlighted the message of love and peace, wishing for a society strengthened by harmony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas service at Delhi's Cathedral Church, extending festive greetings and emphasizing unity and peace. Read about this significant gesture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Christmas morning service at Delhi's Cathedral Church of the Redemption. Read about the prayers, carols, and festive wishes from political leaders.
India celebrates Christmas with joy. Explore iconic churches in Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru for prayers and carols. Discover their history and architecture.
Indore's Christian community marked Christmas with midnight prayers and carols. Bishop Thomas Mathew delivered a message of hope and peace as over 1,500 attended mass at St Francis Assisi Cathedral. Read more about the celebrations.
Prayagraj's churches, including Saint Joseph Cathedral, are beautifully illuminated for Christmas, attracting large crowds. Festive fervour grips the city as communities celebrate.