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From left; Fathers Bruno Rossi, Bruno Soppelsa and Raffaele Sandona outside Caffe Bruno (Photo by Denis D. Gray)

Catholicism and caffeine in Thailand's hills

Priestly trio serve up mix of pastoral care, pizza and cappuccino

What might three lively Roman Catholic priests from little villages in northern Italy be doing in a far-flung community in the hills of northern Thailand? Brewing some superb Italian-style espresso, of course -- and serving it at their own charming premises, Caffe Bruno.

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