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In Mauritius, Father Grégoire denounces drugs and corruption

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At the All Saints’ Day mass held on 1 November in Pamplemousses, Father Jocelyn Grégoire denounced drugs, corruption and divisions in Mauritius. His homily also called for dialogue and hope, Defi Media reports.

Father Jocelyn Grégoire denounced drugs, corruption and divisions that he believes are present in Mauritian society during the All Saints’ Day mass on Sunday 1 November at St Francis of Assisi Church in Pamplemousses, Defimedia reports.

In his homily, the priest called for dialogue to be restored and for hope to be given a place. He said, in particular, that families needed “saints” and invited children to bless their parents.

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