Indian lay Catholic cleared for sainthood
Indian lay Catholic cleared for sainthood Despite the Covid-19 pandemic worsening in India, Catholics expressed joy after the Vatican cleared the way for an 18th century martyr to be declared a saint. Religious minorities including Christians continue to face repression in various Asian nations. UCA News Reporter Published: May 07, 2021 11:45 AM GMT ▾ Updated: May 07, 2021 12:10 PM GMT Catholics in India cheered as Pope Francis cleared the way for an 18th century martyr to be declared a saint. Devasahayam Pillai will become the first Indian lay Catholic to achieve sainthood as the pope ...