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Christopher Joseph is a journalist based in India with more than 30 years of experience in news reporting and editing. He is currently the Editorial Coordinator at UCA News.

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Forgery case revives controversy involving Indian cardinal

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Indian state retreats over church assets

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Vatican shows renewed interest in Asian theology

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Indian Christians' year of shocks ends with hopes for change

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Controversy-hit Kerala cardinal meets with dissenting priests

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