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PM Modi addressing the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) -Photo- Google
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) was founded in 1944. It represents Catholics across the country.
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Christmas celebration organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) in the capital Delhi. This is the first time that a Prime Minister has reached the headquarters of the Catholic Church in India to attend an event. During this, in his address, PM Modi expressed grief over the incident in Germany’s Christmas market. He said that he feels sad when there is an attempt to spread violence in the society.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Christmas celebration organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), said that this occasion, this day is going to be memorable for all of us. This occasion is also special because this year marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of CBCI. I congratulate all the people associated with CBCI. I am fortunate that I have always received affection from you. I also get the same affection from Pope Francis. During the G7 meeting in Italy, I met him. This was my second meeting with him in three years. I also invited him to come to India.
Addressing the Christmas celebrations organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it was a very satisfying moment for me when we brought Father Alexis Prem Kumar back safely from war-torn Afghanistan a decade ago. He was trapped there in great distress for eight months, held hostage. Our government made every possible effort to get him out of there. For us, all these missions are not just diplomatic missions, but an emotional commitment to bring back family members. Today’s India brings together every son of India, no matter what difficult situation they are trapped in.
During this, PM Modi further said that the Bible says – carry each other’s burden. Our institutions and organisations work with this motto. Jesus Christ showed the world the path of compassion and selfless service. Today the country is moving forward with the common goal of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Prayas’. We have made sensitivity a criterion of work.
CBCI represents Catholics across the country
Let us tell you that the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) was established in 1944. It represents Catholics across the country. Earlier on Thursday, PM Modi attended the Christmas celebrations at the residence of Union Minister George Kurien in Delhi. During the celebrations, he also met with prominent members of the Christian community. PM Modi gave this information on social media.
Christmas is celebrated on 25 December every year
Christmas is celebrated on 25 December every year. It marks the birth of Jesus Christ and billions of people around the world celebrate it as a religious and cultural event. On Christmas day, people decorate their homes with lights and Christmas trees.
