[Doogle]

The extremists’ strategy is very long term and they might see our diocesan Christmas activities as an opportunity to take action.”

..and it worked

[Mrs. Don-o]

I would surmise the Bishop knows more than he’s letting on. The Catholics of Uttar Pradesh have ALWAYS been a tiny minority and have ALWAYS had to deal with threats from extremists. This year, it must have been dramatically escalated. I think he’s probably responding to a specific homicidal threat.

The Catholics at the time of Nero and Diocletian kept the Faith, but that doesn’t mean they hosted dance festivals on the streets of Rome.