Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Kerala Catholic Church opposes FCRA amendments
The Catholic Church in Kerala is worried about some changes that the government wants to make to a law called the FCRA.
This law is about how organizations can receive money from foreign countries.
The Church thinks the changes are not clear and might make it harder for them and other groups to help poor and vulnerable people.
They met with the Home Minister to talk about their concerns and asked the government to withdraw the changes and talk to more people before making any decisions.
Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC) reiterated concerns over the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill.
The Bill's provisions remain unchanged, raising issues of clarity and conformity with the Constitution.
The Church fears the Bill could affect charitable institutions that rely on foreign funding.
A CBCI delegation met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss concerns and submitted a memorandum.
The CBCI urged the government to withdraw and redraft the Bill after wider consultation with stakeholders.
- Who
- Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC) and Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI)
- What
- Expressed concerns over the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Believe the Bill lacks clarity, is inconsistent with natural justice, and could impact charitable institutions
- Organization
- Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC)
- Spokesperson
- Fr Thomas Tharayil
- Bill
- Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill
- Concerns
- Lack of clarity, inconsistency with natural justice, and potential impact on charitable institutions
- Meeting
- CBCI delegation met Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Memorandum
- Submitted to Amit Shah, raising concerns over FCRA Bill, religious freedom, SC Christians' rights, and Manipur crisis
- Request
- Withdraw and redraft the Bill after wider consultation with stakeholders