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- ↑ Avila, Bobit S. (9 April 2020). "The Fatima apparitions still unfulfilled". The Philippine Star.
- ↑ Politi, James (7 March 2017). "Pope Francis' reforms spark revolt of the hard-right". Financial Times.
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