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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Aine Fox

William and PM’s attendance at Pope’s funeral shows ‘respect for Catholic faith’

The attendance of the Prince of Wales and Sir Keir Starmer at Pope Francis’s funeral is a show of respect for the Catholic faith in Britain, a cardinal has said.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols said it would be “special” to have the UK Prime Minister among the world leaders and dignitaries present in what is expected to be an event drawing huge crowds both in person and online as it is streamed live to the world.

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