Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor dies aged 85
The former Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has died aged 85.
He became leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales in 2000, before retiring from his role in 2009.
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He became leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales in 2000, before retiring from his role in 2009.
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