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Former South Korean dictator sentenced for slandering priest

December 02, 2020

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CWN Editor's Note: Military strongman Chun Doo-hwan, now 89, led South Korea from 1980 to 1988.

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Mon29 December
Christmas

Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas); Opt Mem of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr

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Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in Paris, he first became chancellor to the king and then in 1162 was chosen Archbishop of Canterbury. He…

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