Marawi's Catholics Persevere Amid War Scars, Nine Years Post-Liberation
Nine years after liberation from IS-aligned militants, Marawi City's minority Catholic community perseveres despite a destroyed cathedral and challenging worship conditions, contributing to the city's ongoing reconstruction and maintaining their faith.
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