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Oliver Samson

Oliver Samson is a Philippines-based journalist and writer whose work has appeared in Radio Veritas Asia, Global Sisters Report, World Mission, CBCP News, BusinessMirror, Manila Bulletin, and Manila Standard.

By Oliver Samson

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St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica: Built Over the Tomb of the First Evangelist in India

This magnificent church was built over the tomb of Thomas the Apostle, who died in Chennai and whose body was buried in Mylapore.
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Jakarta Cathedral: A Neo-Gothic Gem in Indonesia

The cathedral was built right across the Istigla Mosque, which is Jakarta's largest mosque. This demonstrates the Indonesians' respect for religions and cultures.
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A Symbol of Tolerance: The Largest Catholic Church in the Arabian Peninsula

Church's construction symbolizes Bahrain's commitment to religious tolerance.
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New Family: Abandoned Seniors find Home with Sisters of St. Francis Xavier

The Mary Mother of Mercy Home for the Elderly and Abandoned stands as a beacon of hope and compassion.
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Holy Family Co-Cathedral: A Home for Catholic Worship in Kuwait

An image of Our Lady of Arabia is also treasured in this church.
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Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai: World's Biggest Parish

The world's biggest Catholic parish, Mary's Catholic Church, locates itself, surprisingly, in an Islamic state in the Arabian Peninsula.
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: The Oldest Catholic Church in China

It is the oldest Roman Catholic church in China and the major cathedral in the parish of Beijing.
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Our Lady of the Rosary: The First Catholic Church in Qatar

The church serves about 300,000 Catholics in Qatar.
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Our Lady of Lavang: Apparition during persecution of Vietnamese Catholics

Despite the continuous persecution, people came to the jungle to ask for prayers from Mary.
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Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni: A Home for All Faith

The pillars of the shrine symbolize the brotherhood of people, regardless of faith, culture, and race.

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