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

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Trappist Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk, died at 108 years old. He was a survivor of Chinese communist persecution and helped rebuild a monastery in Hong Kong. The Diocese of Hong Kong announced his death.

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  1. Aug 12, 7:45 AM America Hong Kong’s Father Benedict Chao, world’s oldest Trappist monk, dead at 108
  2. Aug 12, 8:00 AM Catholic New York Hong Kong’s Fr. Benedict Chao, World’s Oldest Trappist Monk, Dead at 108
  3. Aug 12, 9:46 AM The Tablet Father Benedict Chao, World’s Oldest Trappist Monk, Dead at 108
  4. Aug 12, 10:51 AM The Monitor Hong Kong’s Father Benedict Chao, world’s oldest Trappist monk, dead at 108
  5. Aug 12, 12:57 PM Catholic Review Hong Kong’s Father Benedict Chao, world’s oldest Trappist monk, dead at 108
  6. Aug 12, 1:00 PM CathNews Australia World’s oldest Trappist monk dies in Hong Kong

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