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Life is hard for Holy Land Christians, says Custos

Fr Pierbattista Pizzaballa says population is dwindling

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Possible work by Caravaggio is discovered in Rome

Experts study 'The Martyrdom of St Lawrence'

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Morning Catholic must-reads: 20/07/10

A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church

The stunning papal visit exhibition that never was

The V&A is putting on a unique exhibition of Raphael tapestries to coincide with the Pope's trip – but another spectacular show seems to have bit the dust

Nuncio to Iraq named UN permanent observer

Indian Archbishop Francis Assisi Chullikatt takes up key post

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So the Pope says the old Mass privately? Well, probably not

The Vatican seems to have denied the story in 2007. Plus, there is footage of the Pope celebrating Mass, in the Ordinary Form, in his private chapel

I'm starting to think Melanie Phillips is right. Conspiracy theories are everywhere

When I leafed through her latest book, The World Turned Upside Down, I thought she was exaggerating. Then two friends put me straight

Francis Phillips

Lord Patten visits papal venues in Birmingham

The organiser of the papal visit enjoyed the sunshine at Cofton Park before visiting Cardinal Newman's private chapel

Children spend 30 hours a week in front of screens

Parents shocked by results of study

The Catholic Herald

Pope will address religious freedom in peace message

Message will mark World Day of Peace

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