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New Maori monarch is female and Catholic

09/11/2024 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Amid the grief following the death of their king, the Maori people rejoiced as the late monarch’s youngest daughter, Nga Wai hono i te po, was named as his successor. Chosen by the council of Maori chiefs, the 27-year-old made her first appearance as kuini (“queen”) Sept. 5, taking […]

Filed Under: OSV News Tagged With: Maori, New Zealand, Nga Wai hono i te po, queen

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