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Pope lays out 12-step programme to reform the Roman Curia

Francis tells Curial officials that his listing of their spiritual diseases two years ago was part of the process

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Holiness is not to be sneered at

Why do critics spend so much time scolding the saintly?

Richard Ingrams

Love can conquer hate – I’ve seen it happen

Like many countries, Burma has been ravaged by sectarian hatred. But at an inter-religious meeting, I saw a flicker of hope

Benedict Rogers

Residents of tiny Irish island express relief as priest is confirmed for Christmas Mass

The 'king' of Tory island said the small community was extremely grateful

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Court ruling 'puts lives of severely disabled at risk'

A court has approved the withdrawal of fluids from a man in a stable but minimally conscious state

Pope urges Congolese to be 'authors of reconciliation and peace'

The Holy Father made the appeal after security forces fired on protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Junno Arocho Esteves

Damning report reveals safety risks at abortion provider Marie Stopes

In two centres, clinicians were signing between 30 and 60 permission forms at a time

Protesters dismantle pentagram erected next to Nativity scene

A 300-pound metal sculpture of a satanic pentagram in Florida was vandalised

Associated Press