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Vatican delays announcing new Hong Kong bishop

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Duterte resumes attacks on Philippine Catholic bishops

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Human Rights Watch reports surge in Philippine killings

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Vietnamese mourn death of devoted Redemptorist priest

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Filipino Catholics launch campaign to mark baptismal day

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Three police, farmer die in Vietnam land dispute clash

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Manila procession leaves tons of garbage, hundreds hurt

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Cambodian workers continue strike for better pay from billionaire

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Sri Lankan activists seek justice for slain journalist

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