Pope Benedict XVI
An Almighty diary clash?
Will the arrival of a new Pope clash with the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury on March 21? The mere possibility has caused real anxiety among Church officials.… Continue reading
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Take the Vatican ‘Gay Mafia’ talk with a pinch of holy salt – for now
A rather feverish mood around the Vatican today: La Repubblica’s sensational splash suggesting that Pope Benedict XVI was pushed out by a ‘gay mafia’ within the Church hierarchy has set Latin… Continue reading
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Charles ‘most popular Prince of Wales ever’
I wonder what Prince Charles makes of the fashion for abdication? Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Pope are both vacating the seat of power before shuffling off this mortal… Continue reading
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The View from 22 – Ex-Benedict, Mexican Horsemeat and goodbye to Sindy
What does Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation mean for the future of the Catholic church? In this week’s View from 22 podcast, the Daily Telegraph’s Damian Thompson and Freddy Gray discuss… Continue reading
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How Pope Benedict’s wisdom was often lost in translation
The pope made his first public appearance since his resignation today, before putting ashes on the foreheads of pilgrims for Ash Wednesday. It’s one of those jos which isn’t itself… Continue reading
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A New York pontiff? Why I’m betting on Cardinal Timothy Dolan to be the new pope
It’s got to be an African, hasn’t it? That’s what editors, including my esteemed boss, are saying across the country in response to Pope Benedict’s shock resignation. And Fraser’s right:… Continue reading
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Nigeria’s Cardinal Francis Arinze: the next Pope?
The first papal resignation since 1415 will throw the world’s attention on Nigeria’s Cardinal Francis Arinze, who is the bookies’ favourite to succeed Benedict XVI. Not so long ago, the… Continue reading
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The Church of England rejects women bishops
Gulp. The General Synod of the Church of England has, against almost all expectations, rejected the ordination of women bishops. This seems to represent an early defeat for the incoming… Continue reading
97 CommentsThe Pope reopens the international aid debate
Spare a dime for a travelling Ponfiff? The Department for International Development can – and then some. According to their latest accounts, they funnelled £1.85 million of cash across to… Continue reading
16 CommentsFrom the archives: Ratzinger’s vision
A propos of nothing – except perhaps the religious time of year – here’s The Spectator‘s report on one Cardinal Ratzinger setting out his "cautious and conservative" vision for Catholicism… Continue reading
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