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THRISSUR, India (CNS) Amid thousands dying daily of COVID-19, even in rural areas of India, the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on church leaders.
Indian bishop dies after Covid-19 treatment
Bishop Basil Bhuriya of Jhabua was known for promoting tribal culture and lifestyle
Updated: May 07, 2021 12:49 PM GMT
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Bishop Basil Bhuriya hailed from the local Bhil tribal community. (Photo supplied)
A Catholic bishop in central India’s Madhya Pradesh state died of a heart attack on May 6 after being treated for Covid-19.
The body of Divine Word Bishop Basil Bhuriya of Jhabua was buried on May 7 in the cemetery of his religious society in Indore town. He was 65.
Bishop Bhuriya was admitted to St. Francis Hospital in Indore on April 5 after he tested positive for Covid-19. When his condition deteriorated with breathlessness, he was moved to a private hospital for better treatment.