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Mauritius cardinal criticizes Muslim protesters for blocking gay pride march
June 08, 2018
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CWN Editor's Note: “Regardless of one’s moral beliefs about homosexuality, we would like to express our indignation at the way a LGBT parade that had police permission was obstructed by illegal protesters,” said Cardinal Maurice Piat. Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has 1.4 million people; it is 49% Hindu, 26% Catholic, and 17% Muslim.
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