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Tue 03 Mar 2010Berlusconi praises pope's 'humility and sincerity'
INTERNATIONAL REACTION:POPE BENEDICT’S pastoral letter to the Irish yesterday prompted the unexpected approval of Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.
In a remarkable communiqué, which may or may not be influenced by forthcoming regional elections, Mr Berlusconi expressed admiration for the “humility and sincerity” shown by the pope in the letter.
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