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Couple relate the joys of sex to Pope and his prelates

Pope Francis, cardinals and bishops from around the world have been given an unexpected lecture on the joys of sex, from an Australian couple brought in to talk about what makes a marriage last.

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Will Pope Francis' Church respond to new dynamic?

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Pray for cardinals ahead of conclave, catholics urged

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Catholic Church 'needs reforming'

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Gay marriage plans a 'shambles'

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Mixed reaction to UK's gay wedding plans

Savile family reveal 'despair and sadness'

Jimmy Savile’s closest relatives today broke their silence to say their “own despair and sadness does not compare to that felt by the victims” who were abused by the late TV presenter.

Sat, 27 Oct, 2012

Bishops make history with Catholic ordination

Three former Anglican bishops made history today by becoming the first to be ordained as Catholic priests under a new scheme set up by the Vatican.

Sat, 15 Jan, 2011

Kerry woman prepares to address Pope on London visit

A Kerry woman is preparing to address the Pope in London later today.

Fri, 17 Sep, 2010

Pope's visit overshadowed by Cardinal's 'third world' comments

Pope Benedict’s historic arrival in Britain today was overshadowed by comments comparing the nation with a “third world country”.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2010

Cameron offers ‘warm welcome’ to Pope Benedict

BRITISH Prime Minister David Cameron offered “a very warm welcome” to Pope Benedict XVI ahead of his visit to Britain.

Wed, 15 Sep, 2010

Pope may meet abuse victims

POPE Benedict XVI could meet with 10 victims of paedophile priests during his state visit to Britain, a press officer for the British bishops’ conference said.

Sat, 11 Sep, 2010

Cost of policing Pope’s visit could reach £1.5 million

THE cost of policing the Pope’s visit to Britain could reach £1.5 million (€1.8m), police chiefs said.

Fri, 10 Sep, 2010

Bishops in Britain offer full apology for child abuse

CATHOLIC bishops in England and Wales yesterday offered a full apology and said there were “no excuses” for the child abuse scandals that have rocked the Church.

Fri, 23 Apr, 2010

Bishops in England and Wales offer abuse apology

Catholic bishops in England and Wales today offered a full apology and said there were "no excuses" for the child abuse scandals that have rocked the church.

Thu, 22 Apr, 2010

Pope celebrates Easter vigil amid abuse scandal

Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Easter Vigil as the Vatican newspaper attacked what it called a “vile defamation operation” against him over the clerical abuse scandal.

Sun, 04 Apr, 2010

Abuse protestors call on Pope to resign

Protesters gathered outside the main Catholic church in the UK today to call for the Pope’s resignation over clerical sex abuse.

Sun, 28 Mar, 2010

Archbishop’s praise for clergy angers victims

VICTIMS of child abuse in Ireland’s State and church-run institutions have hit out at the new leader of Catholics in England and Wales for praising the courage of clergy who came clean.

Fri, 22 May, 2009

Catholic bishop enters abortion debate

A CATHOLIC archbishop entered the political row over abortions and designer babies yesterday, saying MPs should be made accountable for decisions which affect the "innocent and vulnerable" in society.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2005

Service marks 30 years after Birmingham bombings

A memorial service is taking place today to mark the 30th anniversary of one of mainland Britain's worst terrorist atrocities.

Sun, 21 Nov, 2004