A House of Mary replica brings Ephesus closer to Filipino Catholics
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-07-24 11:14 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Religion, Philippines, Asia Pacific
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A replica of the House of the Virgin Mary in the Philippines welcomes devotees in Asia’s largest Catholic nation. The structure mirrors the original shrine in Ephesus, Turkey, where Mary is believed to have spent her final years. (AP Video by Joeal Calupitan)
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