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Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

The former Catholic Church of St Thomas More is located in Chickenley, Dewsbury. Photo: Google

Planning: Bid to turn church into dessert shop refused

Having children is now major "green" concern (photo: Adobe)

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Celebrating Valentine's Day is an age old tradition (photo: Adobe)

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Pope Francis attends the funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as pallbearers carry the coffin at the end of the funeral mass at St. Peter's square

Mourners gather to pay respects at Pope Benedict XVI funeral

Pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95, press officials confirm

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The Chickenley Catholic church sits on a half-acre site.

Dewsbury church up for sale after closure

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Parishioner hit by missile during church service in Chickenley

Dewsbury and Mirfield MP Simon Reevell unveils his plans for 2013
LESS politics and more working together – that’s one of MP Simon Reevell’s messages for 2013.
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