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Murder of Bishop Ramento in the Philippines

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has spoken of his shock at the murder of the former Prime Bishop (Primate) of the Philippine Independent Church, a church in Full Communion with churches in the Anglican Communion. The Most Revd Alberto Ramento of Tarlac was found stabbed to death in his rectory on 3 October.

'I learned with great shock and sadness of the murder of Bishop Alberto Ramento. His family and friends and the church that he served with great faithfulness and courage are very much in my thoughts and prayers.'

Dr Williams has sent his condolences.
 
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