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Blasphemy in Pakistan
In 1998 a Roman Catholic Bishop killed himself in protest at Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
His name was Bishop John Joseph.
In 1998 a Roman Catholic Bishop killed himself in protest at Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
His name was Bishop John Joseph - and he believed that the laws were being used to persecute Christians.
Hear from a Catholic priest who knew him well, but who still believes he should not have taken his own life.
Photo: AFP/Getty Images.
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