At St Joseph Church in Medford, north-west of Boston, a private funeral was being held for 29-year-old restaurant worker Krystle Campbell, who was killed at the marathon finish line after going to watch the race with a friend.

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Pope Benedict then attended an evening ecumenical service with Protestant and Orthodox clergy at St Joseph's church in Manhattan.

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Mrs Mullany was remembered at prayers during mass at St Joseph's and St Walburgha's Catholic Church in Poole, where she worshipped.

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Mrs Mullany had been head teacher at St Joseph's since 2008 and was an active member of the church.

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