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Relatives cry during the March 28 funeral of victims of the Easter bomb attack at a park in Lahore, Pakistan. Pope Francis appealed to the government of Pakistan to take steps to ensure the safety of the country's Christians and other minorities. (CNS photo/Rahat Dar, EPA) See POPE-PAKISTAN-PRAYER March 28, 2016.

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Christians and Muslims hold joint vigil for victims of Lahore bombing.

Church leaders in Bosnia call for an end to denial of war crimes.

20,000 Baptised in China this Easter as Church grows.

Papal condolences over Iraq terror attack.

Holy tunic to be displayed in France for veneration.

Canadian priest suspended for gambling away £300,000 meant for refugees.

Polls suggests 50 per cent of Italians consider themselves Catholic.

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