ICC Note:  As Christians in India celebrate Easter, they are reminded of the various attacks they have suffered in the past by Hindu radicals. Archbishop Leo Cornelio of Bhopal spoke to many Christians and compared their suffering to that of Jesus before and during his crucifixion.

3/27/2018 India (Herald Malaysia) –  Archbishop Leo Cornelio of Bhopal, in Madhya Pradesh, celebrated Palm Sunday in the parish church of Lourdes Mata. In his homily he spoke about the Christian mission but also about the numerous attacks against the religious minority that took place in recent months.

He said: “In my homily at the Blessings of the palms and also during the Eucharistic Celebration, I spoke about the “Paradox of Life”, the pains and sorrows, sufferings and joys are part of our journey in life. Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the people shouted ‘Hosanna’ and this soon turned into Crucify Him”.

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