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Over the years we have held this project, we give the physically challenged children an opportunity to interact with their counterparts who are not challenged through sports and fun games.

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Pope Francis’ body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday morning

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88

Pope Francis appears at Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Square

Pope prays at St Mary Major ahead of Holy Week

Central African Republic: Peace efforts bearing fruit

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