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Devasahayam Pillai, 18th century Indian who had converted to Christianity, declared a saint by the Pope

OpIndia Staff - 15 May, 2022

Devashayam Pillai (1712-1752) was originally from a Hindu Nair family but was converted to Christianity by a Dutch naval commander.

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Roman Catholic Church: Pope Francis says women can read at Mass, but still can’t be priests

OpIndia Staff - 12 January, 2021

Pope Francis said he was making the change to increase recognition of the “precious contribution” women make in the church

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Roman Catholic school in US bans Harry Potter books on ‘exorcists’ advice’ because the spells can ‘conjure evil spirits’

OpIndia Staff - 4 September, 2019

The popular book series were published between 1997 and 2007 and has been a super hit movie franchise as well.

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