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Pope calls for two-state solution in Israel and Palestine

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Pope Francis uses traditional Christmas Day message to address damage done by controversial Trump speech two weeks ago The pope has reinforced calls for a two-state solution to the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinians in his traditional Christmas Day message delivered just over two weeks after the US president, Donald Trump, inflamed tensions in the region. Speaking before the faithful in St Peters Square in Rome, Francis said the children of the Middle East continued to suffer because of growing tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. This month, Trump…

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Remains of five archbishops found near Lambeth Palace

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Builders find 30 lead coffins in crypt of former church next to archbishop of Canterburys official residence The remains of five archbishops of Canterbury have been found beneath a medieval church next to the current archbishops official London residence, it has been revealed, much to the delight of Christians celebrating Easter. The discovery at the deconsecrated church of St Mary-at-Lambeth was made during the refurbishment of Lambeth Palaces a mobile phone attached to a stick and were able to have the first glimpse of what lay beneath: a hidden crypt…

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