Catholic Church

Priest abseils for charity

Fr Jim Mulligan says abseiling challenge is 'not in the least brave'

Morning Catholic must-reads: 02/09/10

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Why have our bishops done nothing to prepare us for the new Mass translation?

The new text is resonant and accurate: it puts to shame the translations we use at the moment

Benedict XVI gives book-length interview to German journalist

It will be the first in-depth interview of the Pope since his election in 2005

Morning Catholic must-reads: 30/08/10

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Gay people who try to follow Church teaching may have more to weep about than the rest of us

In March I received a sobering letter taking issue with the attitude of some Catholics to gays

Print edition 27.08.10

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Youth 2000 offers gateway back to God

As the movement marks its 20th birthday Damian Arnold talks to young people whose lives have been transformed by the initiative

Travellers set up camp close to Newman beatification site

The travellers, from Ireland, say they hope to be blessed by the Pope but do not have tickets for the Mass

Benedict XVI marks Mother Teresa's 100th birthday

Pope praises her as a 'model of Christian virtue' while anniversary celebrations are held throughout the world