Lady Warsi's call to fight "intolerant secularism" and "give faith a seat at the table" in the UK was given a rapturous reception at the Vatican on Tuesday when she spoke to an audience of trainee Catholic diplomats.

The Muslim cabinet minister's speech kicked off a visit by six UK ministers to the Vatican which will culminate on Wednesday with a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI. The group is lodging in quarters used by cardinals at conclaves.

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