Church does not receive any foreign funds in personal accounts, KCBC
The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC) has expressed concerns regarding the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The Church maintains that it does not receive foreign funds in personal accounts and that existing regulations are sufficient.
Why it matters
The debate over FCRA amendments impacts the operational autonomy of religious and non-profit organizations in India.
Even as the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 is scheduled to be presented in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, the Catholic Church leadership in Kerala has reiterated serious concerns over the legislation.
The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC) said that the Church’s apprehensions over the Bill had not been cleared, adding that it did not receive any foreign contribution through personal accounts.
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