India's Shrine of St. Anthony of Padua Saved

(14 January 10-RV) A scheme to save a shrine dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua on the Indian Island of Rameswaram in Amil Nadu state has received a wide outpouring of support from the local community and international aid. The Press officer for Aid to the Church in Need, John Newton,  told said the shrine – which was attacked and severely damaged by extremists during a wave of anti Christian violence in 2008 – is a popular pilgrimage site for people of all faiths.