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The Role of the Catholic Church in Colonial Philippines: A Comprehensive Analysis
The Catholic Church’s influence in the Philippines began with the arrival of Spanish colonizers in the 16th century. The Spanish expedition of 1521 led by Ferdinand Magellan marked the first introduction of Catholicism to the archipelago. This initial contact, though brief, set the stage for the subsequent colonization and widespread Christianization of the Philippines. In […]
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