Repent, bishop tells gambling firms

MANILA, Philippines - Saying they are now doing to Filipinos what they did to Christ 2,000 years ago, a senior Catholic archbishop urged gambling firms Monday to repent and stop their practice.

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Mon, April 6th, 2009

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