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Cha Benedict Chao, 108, dies

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Cha Benedict Chao, a Chinese Cistercian monk, died in Hong Kong on July 31 at the age of 108. He was the oldest Cistercian monk in the world. The Archdiocese of Huè reported his death.

SourcesArchdiocese of Huê

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