MADRID: The toll from a powerful explosion that gutted a church-owned building in Madrid rose to four on Thursday after a priest died from his injuries.

The 36-year-old, who was ordained a priest in June, was one of 11 people who were injured during Wednesday's blast that officials said was caused by a gas leak.

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