It was also the year the leaders of Ireland's four main churches made a joint visit to the Holy Land.

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Mr Jones said he was "delighted" that his Bill had cross party backing and support from the main established churches.

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Colonised by the Spanish in the 16th Century, Colca harbours more than a dozen of these small villages notable for their ornate churches, soporific main squares and esoteric agricultural and artisanal specialties, including embroidery and alpaca wool products.

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