funeral on Thursday.Ava died after being stabbed following her attendance at the Christmas light switch on in the city centre on November 25.The service for the schoolgirl was held at Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral today after her family asked members of the public to pay their respects at the Cathedral rather than follow the cortege.During the service, the Archbishop of Liverpool, Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon OP said: "There is little sadder in life than the death of a child."Grief we are experiencing today is overwhelming so my deepest sympathy and that of Catholic community go out to Ava's family and her friends."He added: "Those memories will continue to live in your hearts.
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