Challenges Facing the Christians of India Today led by Father Cedric Prakash, SJ — click to know more

Religious Persecution and Its Connection to Social Development in India – Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) — click to know more

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FIACONA is a Washington, D.C.-based voluntary, charitable organization that advocates on behalf of the one million-strong Indian American Christians from all 50 states and Canada. It is a coalition of Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, Pentecostal, and independent church and civic organizations, primarily comprising Indian Americans. FIACONA serves as a bridge builder for ecumenical advocacy, focusing on reducing violence against Christians in India. Our mission is to preserve the socio-political space of the Christian church from encroachment by nationalist radical groups acting in the name of Hinduism, as well as their representatives in the Indian government.

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Horrendous death of Pastor Praveen Pagadala
Suspicious Death of Pastor Praveen Pagadala Sparks Outrage and Calls for Investigation Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh – The sudden and mysterious death of Pastor Praveen Pagadala in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district has triggered widespread protests and demands for a thorough investigation.
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Violence and Discrimination Against Christians in India
India often bills itself as the world’s largest democracy. Meanwhile, Christians and other religious minorities continue to face harsh discrimination and brutal physical violence that ought to be unacceptable in any nation, especially a democratic one. As the United States engages
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Indian Authorities Are ‘Turning a Blind Eye’ to Christian Persecution: Expert
During Thursday’s “Washington Watch,” Family Research Council President Tony Perkins observed, “India, [the] largest so-called democracy in the world, is a place of great hostility and discrimination toward Christians,” and this persecution is only “growing ever more severe.” Despite the
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FIACONA Elects New Leadership to Strengthen Advocacy for Persecuted Christians
Washington, D.C. – The Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA) successfully conducted its 2025 leadership elections on January 30, reaffirming its commitment to advocating for persecuted Christians and fostering unity within the Indian Christian community in
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UNITED CHRISTIAN FORUM
UCF Says Unchecked Persecution and Continuing Government Silence Will Threaten Christian Identity
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CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE OF INDIA (CBCI)
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) deserves commendation for its courageous press release that unequivocally condemned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks, calling them out for what they are - fabricated claims aimed at maligning the Christian community. By speaking truth