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Catholic Church Considers Legal Challenge to India's New Anti-Conversion Law

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In Short: The Catholic Church in India is evaluating its options to challenge a recently enacted law that restricts religious conversions.

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The Catholic Church in India is currently assessing whether to pursue a legal challenge against a new anti-conversion law that has been implemented in the country.

This law, which aims to prevent forced conversions, has raised concerns among religious minorities, including Christians.

Church officials are meeting to discuss the potential implications of the law and the best course of action.

The decision to challenge the law is expected to be made in the coming weeks after thorough deliberation.

This development highlights the ongoing tensions between religious freedom and government regulations in India.

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