David Willey, esteemed BBC Vatican correspondent, dies aged 93
One of the BBC's longest-serving foreign correspondents, he reported on five popes during his career.
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"I was actually there in the huge room frescoed with scenes from ancient Roman battles, when the six frock-coated founders of the Europe of the Six appended their signatures to the Treaty."
— David Willey , Athlete
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David Willey is the captain of Northamptonshire Steelbacks' T20 team.
Pope Francis is the former leader of the Roman Catholic Church and known for his focus on humanitarian issues.
Pope John Paul II was the head of the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005.
Pope Leo is the head of the Catholic Church and has recently criticized divisive global leadership.
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One of the BBC's longest-serving foreign correspondents, he reported on five popes during his career.
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