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First mass celebrated in Church of the Nativity

The first public mass will be held at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem after a 39-day standoff ended yesterday.

Sat, 11 May, 2002 - 11:52

The first public mass will be held at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem after a 39-day standoff ended yesterday.

13 Palestinians who were holed up there have left the building and have been thrown into exile. They are currently in Cyprus.

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