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Why India’s bishops want to get out the vote

Church leaders are anxious ahead of India’s six-week long general election.

Luke Coppen
Apr 19, 2024
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When Catholic bishops issue pre-election messages in Western countries, they often limit themselves to general remarks about the importance of voting for the common good.

Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, the Archbishop of Goa and Daman. Screenshot from @PrudentMediaGoaTV YouTube channel.

But when Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão issued advice April 15 ahead of Ind…

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