January 11, 2012
The pope tells ambassadors that religion should not be marginalized.Pope Benedict xvi spoke up for persecuted Christians around the world in a speech to ambassadors to the Vatican on January 9.  read more »

Pope Benedict XVI had words of praise for the tireless work of the Church in India in favour of the poor, sick and marginalised of “all faiths and none”.
He told the bishops, who are in Rome on their ad limina visit, that the Church in their country is a visible sign of God’s unconditional love.Stressing upon the proclamation of the Word of God, the pope said “God’s word is bearing rich spiritual fruit in your local Churches, especially through the spread of small Christian communities.  read more »

Published Date: May 16, 2011

Pope Benedict XVI has urged the Indian Christians to avoid semblances of syncretism while they dialogue with people of other religions.“Your dialogue should be characterized by a constant regard for that which is true, in order to foster mutual respect while avoiding semblances of syncretism,” the pope on Monday told two groups of Latin Rite bishops from India, who are in Rome on their ad Limina visit.The pope reminded the prelates led by Cardinal Telesphore Toppo of Ranchi that the Christian commitment to live and to bear witness to the Gospel has distinct challenges in every time and place.“This is certainly true of your country, which is home to various ancient religions, including Christianity,” he added.The pontiff said Christian life in multi-religious societies always demands honesty and sincerity about one’s own beliefs, and respect for those of one’s neighbor.  read more »