Archbishop from India's Manipur state urges Catholics to helpLinus Neli of Imphal visited Ireland as a guest of pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need for the 'Red Week'Nov 21, 2024Archbishop Linus Neli of Imphal, India. Speaking to OSV News in Ireland, where he addressed congregations in Dublin and Belfast, Archbishop Neli said conditions "are very hard" in Manipur in northeastern India. However, Archbishop Neli acknowledged that the legal rights of citizens who belong to minorities can be threatened. Another challenge, Archbishop Neli told OSV News, is the prevalence of opium growing and drugs. "Humanity is a keyword," Archbishop Neli said.--ucanews.com

Source: The Herald November 21, 2024 09:10 UTC