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Diocese of Hong Kong announces Father Benedict Chao's death at 108

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The Diocese of Hong Kong announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk. He was 108 years old. The Diocese of Hong Kong made the announcement.

SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

2 sources Aug 11, 2026

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  1. Aug 11, 2:00 PM The Catholic Sun Hong Kong’s Father Benedict Chao, world’s oldest Trappist monk, dead at 108
  2. Aug 11, 2:41 PM OSV News Hong Kong’s Father Benedict Chao, world’s oldest Trappist monk, dead at 108

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