The southwestern Indian state of Karnataka (map) is 84% Hindu, 13% Muslim, and 2% Christian. The statue, torn down by a local government order, was on land owned by a parish, but claimed by Hindu nationalists.

POPE FRANCIS TO CONFER NEW LAY MINISTRIES FOR FIRST TIME IN ST. PETER’S BASILICA
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will confer the ministries of catechist, lector, and acolyte upon lay men and