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Vatican condemns terror attack in Tunisa.

Church agencies say Osbourne’s Budget (above) fails the poorest.

Bishop Moth calls for urgent action on dangerously overcrowded prisons.

Offensive behaviour at football laws designed to stamp out sectarian abuse at  matches under legal scrutiny over whether it has contravened convicted fans’ human rights.

Confirmed: Pope Francis will address United Nations on September 25.

Pope puts Irish nun who helped ‘the suffering poor’ on path to sainthood.

Vatican donates €500,000 to help Ebola crisis.

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