The president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India says that the widening gap between rich and poor is "a matter of serious concern for the church".

Churches in India have been asked to tackle "institutional casteism" at a meeting organised by the World Council of Churches and Indian Christian groups.

A 'people's tribunal' hearing testimonies from victims of anti-Christian violence in India's eastern Orissa state in 2008 has criticised state agencies.

The church can play a crucial role in bringing peace, stopping violence and addressing the injustice and inequality at its root, says an Indian Christian leader.