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Catholic religious leaders urge stronger action against corruption, dynasties

ZAMBOANGA City — Catholic religious leaders called for stronger action against corruption, political dynasties and misuse of public funds as they ended their national convention Saturday. The 233 consecrated women and men representing 159 religious congregations said their faith requires them to confront the country's social problems rather than remain silent.

Catholic religious leaders urge stronger action against corruption, dynasties

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ZAMBOANGA City — Catholic religious leaders called for stronger action against corruption, political dynasties and misuse of public funds as they ended their national convention Saturday.

The 233 consecrated women and men representing 159 religious congregations said their faith requires them to confront the country's social problems rather than remain silent.

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ZAMBOANGA City — Catholic religious leaders called for stronger action against corruption, political dynasties and misuse of public funds as they ended their national convention Saturday. The 233 consecrated women and men representing 159 religious congregations said their faith requires them to confront the country's social problems rather than remain silent.

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