Who is Saint Devasahayam Pillai, the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis

Born on April 23, 1712, as Neelakanta Pillai, an Indian layman Devasahayam Pillai was declared a saint by Pope Francis and the Vatican City on Sunday, making him the first person from India who got bestowed the title of 'saint' by the Vatican.

May 17, 2022, 03:10 AM IST