Catholic Church calls for peace amid Yimkhiung-Tikhir unrest
Bishop Thoppil, clergy from both communities appeal for reconciliationDimapur, October 23 (MExN): The Bishop of the Diocese of Kohima, Most Rev Dr James Thoppil, along with priests and religious sisters belonging to the Yimkhiung and Tikhir communities, on Friday appealed for “immediate peace, restraint and reconciliation” following the unrest between the two communities in the Pungro area of Kiphire district and in Shamator district of Nagaland. Speaking on behalf of the Catholic Church in Nagaland, the Bishop expressed solidarity with all families and individuals affected by the conflict…
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- Friday, 23 October 2026, 10:28 pm IST
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