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Hope is action, says Maria Ressa at major Vatican event • Jan. 25, 2025, 4:29 AM ET (Rappler)

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Also Known As Maria Angelita Ressa
Born October 2, 1963 (age 61) • Manila • Philippines
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Awards And Honors Nobel Prize (2021)

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