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  "textContent": "A Catholic diocese in Metro Manila halted a controversial Easter ritual involving a dove tied to balloons after animal welfare groups raised concerns over cruelty and environmental risks. READ: Malabon church criticized for using live dove during ‘Salubong’ event Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan said he was unaware that a dove used during the traditional […]\n\nThe post Animal cruelty has no place in church — cardinal appeared first on Interaksyon.",
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