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  "path": "/politics-issues/2026/02/19/309529/bishop-tells-lawmakers-corruption-is-spiritual-decay/",
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  "textContent": "A Catholic bishop urged lawmakers on Ash Wednesday to confront corruption, calling it a form of ‘spiritual decay that steals from classrooms, hospitals and the poor.’ Speaking during Mass at the House of Representatives, Bishop Raul Dael of Tandag Dael said corruption is not merely a legal issue but a moral and spiritual failure that […]\n\nThe post Bishop tells lawmakers corruption is ‘spiritual decay’ appeared first on Interaksyon.",
  "title": "Bishop tells lawmakers corruption is ‘spiritual decay’"
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