Father Bob Maguire, charity campaigner and Catholic priest, dies aged 88 | ABC News

Social justice campaigner and "people's priest" Father Bob Maguire has died aged 88, his foundation has confirmed. The media personality and Roman Catholic priest dedicated his life to standing up for the poor and marginalised and clashed with church hierarchy over his forced retirement. Known universally as Father Bob, Maguire's faith and social justice work was balanced with a wicked sense of humour.
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