Lobo Gajiwala said, "Women’s bodies have always been used as a battlefield so while the Manipur episode is mind-numbing and horrific, tragically, it is not unexpected.”
Archbishop Thomas D'Souza said, "We want to show solidarity with the suffering people of Manipur. We pray for eternal peace for those who were killed in the brutal violence.”
"The Church is guided by the Holy Spirit, and we must continuously listen to the Spirit of the Lord in our decision-making..." said Archbishop Antonysamy.
"We extend our sincere thanks to the state for the generous allocation of 100 crore rupees that will help uplift the Christina community within the state," said Archbishop Machado said.
Sawant said, “Our inquiry has not progressed to a First Information Report (FIR), but based on our visit to the school, and reviewing the evidence, it is evident that Ried was the target of discrimination because he is a Christian.
Bishop Savarimuthu Arockiaraj of Tiruchirappalli Diocese, said, "We need to be meek and merciful to the suffering people of Manipur and it is our responsibility."
