Vatican stunned by Irish embassy closure

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Reuters is reporting that Vatican stunned by Irish embassy closure

VATICAN CITY -- Catholic Ireland's stunning decision to close its embassy to the Vatican is a huge blow to the Holy See's prestige and may be followed by other countries which feel the missions are too expensive, diplomatic sources said on Friday.

... Ireland will now be the only major country of ancient Catholic tradition without an embassy to the Vatican.

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