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Father Stan Swamy s tragic death challenges Church s silence
When most live within the secure boundaries of a prudent church, those who challenge a corrupt system become victims
Indian students take part in a protest in New Delhi on July 6 after Father Stan Swamy, who was detained for nine months without trial under anti-terrorism laws, died on July 5 ahead of a bail hearing. (Photo: AFP)
The tragic death of Father Stan Swamy has triggered an unprecedented outburst of grief and fury against a system that unleashed a reign of cruelty to let an innocent champion of the poor die so miserably.
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December 25, 2020
Hundreds of millions across the world celebrated pared-down Christmas festivities on Friday due to coronavirus restrictions, as Pope Francis called for vaccines for everyone, describing them as “glimmers of hope in this period of darkness and uncertainty”.
The pandemic has claimed more than 1.7 million lives and is still running rampant in much of the world, but the recent launching of mass vaccine campaigns has boosted hopes that 2021 could bring a respite.
Like so many across the globe, the pope was forced to break with normal Christmas tradition, holding his annual “Urbi et Orbi” speech by video from the apostolic palace, to prevent a crowd from gathering in St Peter’s Square.
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