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    "Trends + Spotlights",
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  "textContent": "A Catholic priest appointed to become bishop of Tagbilaran has announced he will not take up the post, citing personal limitations and discernment. Fr. Gerardo Saco Jr. said in a statement Tuesday he was asking for understanding for what he described as a “change of heart.” “It comes from a deep awareness of my own human limitations […]\n\nThe post Priest backs out of bishop role ahead of May ordination appeared first on Interaksyon.",
  "title": "Priest backs out of bishop role ahead of May ordination"
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