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Bangladesh bishop rejects government stipend, warns of political pressure on Church

Bangladesh bishop rejects government stipend, warns of political pressure on Church

Thursday, February 26, 2026

While Catholic leaders thanked the government, Bishop Sebastian Tudu warned that accepting state money could invite political pressure.

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