Archive · 21 Jul 2026
CBCI Faces Allegations Over Foreign Funds for Conversions
Republic TV confronted the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) about allegations that foreign funds were used for religious conversions.
They questioned why CBCI opposes stricter laws on foreign funding and why a US-based organization, TTI, was allegedly operating without proper registration.
The CBCI did not respond to these allegations on camera.
Investigative agencies are looking into whether TTI sent Rs 92.55 crore to India in ways that might break the rules.
Republic TV says this is a matter of national security.
Republic TV confronted CBCI over allegations of foreign funds being used for religious conversions.
CBCI was questioned about opposing stricter FCRA provisions despite an ongoing investigation.
Allegations include TTI operating without FCRA registration while routing foreign funds into India.
CBCI did not respond to the allegations on camera.
Investigative agencies are probing whether TTI sent Rs 92.55 crore to India in violation of FCRA and FEMA regulations.
- Who
- Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), The Timothy Initiative (TTI), Republic TV
- What
- Allegations of foreign funds being used for religious conversions
- When
- During an ongoing investigation
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To confront CBCI over allegations and seek their response
Republic TV's Allegations
CBCI's Response
Use of Foreign Funds
Republic TV's Allegations
Republic TV alleges that Rs 92.55 crore in foreign funds were used for religious conversion activities.
CBCI's Response
CBCI did not respond to the allegations on camera.
FCRA Amendments
Republic TV's Allegations
Republic TV questions why CBCI opposes stricter FCRA provisions despite an ongoing investigation.
CBCI's Response
CBCI's stance on FCRA amendments was not provided.
TTI's Operations
Republic TV's Allegations
Republic TV alleges that TTI was operating without FCRA registration while routing foreign funds into India.
CBCI's Response
CBCI did not address the allegations regarding TTI's operations.
- Organizations Involved
- Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), The Timothy Initiative (TTI)
- Amount in Question
- Rs 92.55 crore
- Laws Mentioned
- Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
- Investigative Agency
- Not specified
- CBCI's Response
- Did not respond to allegations on camera