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Cardinal says victims were central to Vatican talks

Published on Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:28

The Primate of All Ireland, Cardinal Sean Brady has said the central concern of the two-day meeting in the Vatican between Pope Benedict and the Irish bishops was how to help the victims heal completely.

Faith a relationship not a set of rules Pope teaches

Published on Tuesday, 16 February 2010 09:31

The Christian faith is not a set of moral rules, but a path to a relationship with God, who is love, Pope Benedict told 190 seminarians studying at seminaries in the Diocese of Rome.

Pope strongly condemns abuse of children

Published on Tuesday, 16 February 2010 09:16

Pope Benedict has strongly condemned the sexual abuse of children and young people as “not only a heinous crime, but also a grave sin which offends God and wounds the dignity of the human person created in his image”.

Pope nominated for Classical Brit Awards

Published on Monday, 15 February 2010 11:52

The second release of the chart-topping clerical trio – The Priests – could see the three clerics from Northern Ireland vying with the Pope for this year’s Classical Brit Awards.

TV series on historic UK appointment to Vatican

Published on Monday, 15 February 2010 11:34

A new three-part BBC television series reveals how Tony Blair as prime minister stood up to civil servants and tradition to secure the appointment of the first Catholic as British Ambassador to the Vatican.

Irish bishops meeting Pope over clerical abuse

Published on Monday, 15 February 2010 11:00

Ireland’s bishops have begun a two-day meeting with the Pope and senior Vatican figures to discuss the fall-out from the Murphy Report on clerical sexual abuse of children and the handling of cases by members of the hierarchy.

Vatican determined to root out clerical abusers

Published on Sunday, 14 February 2010 12:19

The prefect of the Congregation for Clergy has said the Vatican is determined to root out clerical sexual abusers from its ranks.

Nichols criticises NHS for lack of compassion

Published on Sunday, 14 February 2010 11:57

The Archbishop of Westminster has called for a “culture of compassion and healing” to be at the centre of healthcare in the UK.

South African bishops slate Zuma’s adultery

Published on Saturday, 13 February 2010 10:43

The bishops of South Africa have criticised President Jacob Zuma’s “scandalous behaviour” following his admission that he fathered a child out of wedlock.

Couples opting to stay together in recession

Published on Saturday, 13 February 2010 10:32

Troubled couples in Ireland who cannot sell their homes due to the recession are turning to counselling rather than separating, according to the findings of a new report.

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