(Vatican News) Persecution Relief recently released its half-yearly report detailing acts of anti-Christian persecution in India.
The data bear out “a very grim picture” of religious freedom in the nation, according to the Christian ecumenical body.
“Hate crimes against Christians in India have risen by an alarming 40.87 percent,” the report said.
That increase came despite a complete nationwide lockdown that lasted three months to stem the spread of Covid-19 infections.