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Podcast: AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast
Episode: What Solidarity With India Means Today with Fr. Siji Chacko, SJ
Description: Today’s episode is a challenging one. We take a deep dive into the tragic events gripping the people of India, and we reflect on the tremendous loss of life that has resulted from the second wave of COVID-19.
According to Vatican News, as of May 29, there have been 27.7 million reported cases of COVID-19—second only to the US – and 322,512 deaths, placing India at the third highest death count after the US and Brazil. And these are just the cases that have been reported.
In India, at least 400 of those dead due to COVID-19 are nuns and priests. As today’s guest...