Calm Returns to Punjab Following Weekend Violence

(24 Feb 10 - RV) Calm has returned to Punjab, India following weekend clashes between Christian and Hindus in the city. Two churches were burnt and members of the Christian community attacked after tension erupted Saturday during protests over the publication of a poster depicting Jesus Christ in an offensive manner. Spokesperson for the Indian Bishop’s Conference, Fr Babu Joseph, told us that the situation is presently under control: