Ranchi, Dec. 26 -- Father Anand David Xalxo of St Mary Cathedral in Ranchi expressed pain over alleged attacks on Christians during Christmas celebrations across the country.

Speaking with ANI, he said, "It really pinches us because Christians are peace-loving communities," emphasising forgiveness and prayer for those responsible.

Xalxo urged understanding and peaceful coexistence, reflecting Jesus' teachings. He prays for perpetrators to gain wisdom and change their ways.

"If such things happen, some incident takes place, it really gives us a kind of pain. We follow what Jesus taught us. He said that you forgive the people who speak against you, who persecute you, you forgive them, and you pray for them. Being a Christian, being a pri...