Pope Francis

The Pope seen in seclusion

Apostolic Nuncio to Britain commissions Midlands-based bespoke furniture maker to produce six items for Pope Benedict XVI's visit
Staff Reporter

Expect an announcement on the consistory this week

Apartments in Rome are 'already being readied' for a consistory on November 20 and 21, according to a source
Edward Pentin

Pope writes letter to world's seminarians

Holy Father recalls his difficult path to priesthood in Nazi Germany
John Thavis

Like everyone else 30 years ago, the Church failed to understand paedophilia

Some respected campaigners even regarded it as a civil right
William Oddie

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As miners are rescued, Chileans unite in prayer

Round-the-clock vigils and Masses for the miners are held around the country as the men are pulled out of the mine one by one
Staff Reporter

Allen Hall: boost in numbers

Eleven men have started studying for the Catholic priesthood at Allen Hall in west London
Staff Reporter

Charity presents Pope with special volume

Aid to the Church in Need presents Pope with book containing names of supporters who pledge the equivalent of more than six months of prayer for the Holy Father
John Newton

Bishops' Halloween advice: dress children up as saints, not witches

Pumpkins should have smiley expressions and have crosses cut into the foreheads, according to a campaign endorsed by bishops
Simon Caldwell

Nicholas Sarkozy meets Pope Benedict

French president discusses Middle East with Pontiff
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