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Merkel joins Papal Holocaust row

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the Vatican's clarifications over the readmission of a bishop who queries the Holocaust do not go far enough.

"In my opinion these clarifications are not yet sufficient," Mrs Merkel said.

The Vatican says it was unaware of Bishop Williamson's views on the Holocaust when the decision was made to readmit the group.

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