Which Catholic prelate made a historic radio broadcast over Radio Veritas on February 22, 1986, urging citizens to gather on EDSA to protect rebel troops?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Jaime Cardinal Sin (Archbishop of Manila)
- Step 1: Everywhere, people listened to Radio Veritas on their radios. Answer: Jaime Cardinal Sin (Archbishop of Manila). Why not the others: None of these fit: Ricardo Cardinal Vidal (Archbishop of Cebu); Rufino Cardinal Santos (Archbishop of Manila); Bishop Francisco Claver (Bishop of Malaybalay).
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