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Philippine Catholic Church Backs Down

Philippine Catholic Church Backs Down

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Oct 07, 2010
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Having ignited a firestorm of protest, the Catholic Church appears to be backing away from a veiled threat to excommunicate President Benigno Aquino III for his statement of support for families who opt for birth control, saying a top church leader's comments were misunderstood.

The incident is both a graphic reminder of the church's hold over the Filipi…

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