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N. Ireland church leaders call for unity

The Protestant and Roman Catholic leaders of Northern Ireland’s four biggest churches appealed Thursday for their long-divided groups to unite politically in 2007. In a joint statement, Catholic Archbishop Sean Brady, Presbyterian Moderator David Clarke, Church of Ireland Archbishop Robin Eames and Methodist President Ivan McElhinney said their people “face a year of decision which will affect our future and that of our children and grandchildren.” Full Story