India Restricts Foreign Funding for Mother Teresa’s Charity

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December 29, 2021

India has moved to cut off foreign funding to a charity founded by Mother Teresa, saying the Catholic organization did not meet conditions under local laws, dealing a blow to one of the most prominent groups running shelters for the poor.

The move came after several right-wing Hindu groups disrupted Christmas mass in parts of India during the weekend, including in Modi’s parliamentary constituency in the most populous Uttar Pradesh state where local elections are due early next year.

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