Catholic Church

The Pope's Thought for the Day was simple and profound

But not, perhaps, controversial enough for John Humphrys

Francis Phillips

Full text of Vatican's clarification on condoms

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issues note entitled "On the trivialisation of sexuality"

Vatican: Pope's words on condoms do not mark change in Church teaching

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issues clarification about Benedict XVI's remarks in Light of the World

Morning Catholic must-reads: 21/12/10

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The Spanish abbot who liberated Christian slaves

St Dominic of Silos (December 20) is an example of the remarkable possibilities open to low-born talent in the medieval Church

Pope recalls 'unforgettable' trip to Britain in address to Curia

Pope Benedict also talks about Newman, explaining that his much-quoted phrase 'toast to conscience' is often misused

Full text of Benedict XVI's address to the Roman Curia

Pope Benedict XVI spoke at length about his trip to Britain during his annual address to the Roman Curia

Pope Benedict XVI

It could be that Rome has finally worked out what kind of nuncio we need

But we really don’t know; maybe I’m being guilty of wishful thinking

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