The week ahead: Vatican documentary, Order's bicentenary, St Vincent de Paul

on friday, september 20 and 27, at 9pm, bbc two will broadcast a two-part documentary about the vatican. inside the vatican will look at the...

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On Friday, September 20 and 27, at 9pm, BBC Two will broadcast a two-part documentary about the Vatican. Inside the Vatican will look at the quirkier side of Vatican life, such as designer clothes sales and the world’s shortest national railway line. It will also interview leading Vatican officials and discuss the sexual abuse scandal.

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The Faithful Companions of Jesus, an order founded by Venerable Marie Madeleine d’Houët in 1820, begins its bicentenary celebrations today. Pupils at FCJ schools will take part in a “Day of Kindness”, including tea parties for the elderly.

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