The family of Ngô Đình Diệm was Roman Catholic. Diệm's father, Ngô Đình Khả, was a Catholic priest and a member of the Vietnamese nobility. Diệm's mother, Hoàng Thị Cúc, was a devout Catholic. Diệm's siblings were also Catholic. The family's religion was a significant factor in their political beliefs and activities.
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