A Catholic priest in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, was found dead in his hermitage on October 7, apparently the victim of foul play. While not excluding disputes by neighbours, the investigation is particularly centering on threats he had recently received from militant Hindus, according to Zenit.
Pray for safety for many Christians throughout India, where pressure by militant Hindu groups against Christians has been increasing in recent months, particularly in states where anti-conversion laws have been passed.