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The road to reform remains just as long for the Catholic community

The honeymoon of the amiable Argentinian may be over, as the recent synod showed the tensions that exist between conservatives and liberals within the Church, writes John Lloyd

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Cardinal’s mercy plea for divorced Catholics

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Pope speaks of 'sadness' over abuse scandals

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Pope arrives for first state visit to UK

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

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Aide’s Third World remarks fuel anger over papal visit

Russian Orthodox patriarch buried in elaborate funeral

RUSSIAN Orthodox patriarch Alexiy II was buried yesterday after a long and elaborate funeral ceremony at which he was praised for reviving the nation’s Christian faith after decades of communist rule.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2008

Anglican women bishops ruling an obstacle for Rome

THE Vatican has condemned the Church of England’s decision to allow women to become bishops.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2008

I'm a simple, humble worker, says new Pope

CARDINAL Joseph Ratzinger, 78, who has been chosen to succeed John Paul II as Pope, will be known as Benedict XVI.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2005

Cardinal carried out doctrinal crackdowns

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger alienated some Roman Catholics in Germany with his zeal enforcing church orthodoxy. But in the conservative Alpine foothills of Bavaria where he grew up, he remains a favourite son who many think will make a good pope.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2005

Ratzinger ahead as cardinals prepare for papal vote

CONSERVATIVE Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has gained strong support among Catholic cardinals seeking a successor to Pope John Paul II but many of them are still undecided, a Church official said yesterday.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2005

A million mourners overwhelm the vatican

Overwhelmed Italian officials said they will cut off the queue of pilgrims hoping to see Pope John Paul’s body at St Peter’s Basilica tonight as a massive line snaked down a wide boulevard, through ancient alleyways and onto a bridge.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2005

Pope delights faithful in St Peter's Square

Days after some cardinals gave dire descriptions of his health, Pope John Paul II led a long and lively ceremony today to give the Catholic Church new saints.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2003