Hindus Offend Catholics: They Put in Doubt Authenticity of Saint Francis Xavier’s Remains

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leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) nationalist Hindu group, Subhash Velingkar Photo: Asia News

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ACN has supported 76 projects in the country in the past year to assist the Church and ease the suffering of those affected by extremist violence.

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Hindus Offend Catholics: They Put in Doubt Authenticity of Saint Francis Xavier’s Remains

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