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Priest calls for unity to solve blight of poverty

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March 17, 2026

A PRIEST who grew up in poor circumstances in the Philippines has called for individual Brummies to all play a part in tackling poverty in the city.

- HANNAH AHMED News Reporter

Priest calls for unity to solve blight of poverty

Father Fretch Ballesteros is a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Birmingham

Father Fretch Ballesteros, 36, who is a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, grew up in poverty in the Philippines, before moving to the UK in 2014.

He currently serves at the Holy Family in Small Health as the Priest in Charge.

Talking to the Mail, he said "poverty is really everywhere".

"I would say it's really up to each and every individual to open their hearts because it's not just about how much you have.

"I think helping is all about how willing you are to open yourself really."

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यह कहानी Birmingham Mail के March 17, 2026 संस्करण से ली गई है।

हजारों चुनिंदा प्रीमियम कहानियों और 10,000 से अधिक पत्रिकाओं और समाचार पत्रों तक पहुंचने के लिए मैगज़्टर गोल्ड की सदस्यता लें।

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