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Cross Wires: Tuesday breaking news

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TOP STORIES

“I pray for you to stay strong:” (above) James Foley’s parents release letter he wrote while in captivity.

Vatican: Ex-envoy can be tried by Dominican court.

UK AND IRELAND

Pope Francis pays tribute to peacemaking role of the late Taoiseach Albert Reynolds.

Ireland: funeral of former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds.

Catholic charity Marriage Care welcomes UK Prime Minister Cameron’s family drive.

£150000 awarded to project hoping to transform Cardiff chapel.

WORLD AND VATICAN

Ukraine: leading prelate honours ‘heavenly hundred’ protestors.

Pope Emeritus celebrates Mass with former students.

AND FINALLY

Pope endorses September 1 inter-religious peace match.

 

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