By Adam Evans
Arlene Foster has turned down an invitation to see the Pope.
The DUP Leader had been invited to an address Pope Francis will be making at Dublin Castle next weekend.
However, in a statement the party's said she's away with her family but acknowledges the significance of the visit for Roman Catholics here.
Her party has released the following:
"Mrs Foster has received an invitation from the Republic of Ireland’s government to an address by Pope Francis in Dublin Castle on Saturday 25th August.
"Mrs Foster appreciates the invitation but regretfully will be away with her family at that time. She particularly acknowledges the significance of this event for many Roman Catholics in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland."
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