Pope Francis

Nuncio to Iraq named UN permanent observer

Indian Archbishop Francis Assisi Chullikatt takes up key post

The Catholic Herald

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

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

Morning Catholic must-reads: 19/07/10

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Pope tells archbishop he is looking forward to beatification

Pope Benedict XVI made the comment when he placed the pallium over the shoulders of Archbishop Bernard Longley of Birmingham

Book on Council is revised

Fr Bernard Hahesy's book, Changes in the Church Since Vatican II and the Ways of God, has been reissued

Debate: Will the papal visit change Britain?

Archbishop Nichols and Lord Patten both say it will have a profound, lasting effect on British society

The Catholic Herald

Catholics urged to apply as soon as possible for papal visit places

Lay people and priests will have to pay £10 or £25 in order to attend big outdoor events in England

Morning Catholic must-reads: 12/07/10

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Vatican ready to welcome Ann Widdecombe as ambassador

But she might not be the only name on the table