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June 16, 2017

Indian court affirms priests’ right to property despite poverty oath

A high court in the Indian state of Kerala ruled that Christian priests and nuns are entitled to their right to property despite their vows of poverty.

KOCHI, India – A high court in southern India has ruled that Christian priests and nuns are entitled to their right to property despite their vows of poverty, signalling an end to a centuries-old tradition that has left many in the clergy destitute.

Published in International
January 3, 2017

Church in India's Kerala state forms support group for transgender people

The church in India's Kerala state has formed a group of priests, nuns and laypeople to respond to the pastoral needs of transgender people.

COCHIN, India – The church in India's Kerala state has formed a group of priests, nuns and laypeople to respond to the pastoral needs of transgender people, reported ucanews.com.

Published in International