German complaint called for Benedict XVI to be fined 2,500 euros for repeatedly not wearing a seat belt
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SSPX leader: we cannot accept preamble in its current state
Bishop Fellay says the Vatican document needs changes before it can be accepted as the basis of reconciliation
Vatican names new nuncio to Ireland
Crucial post is given to Mgr Charles Brown, an Irish American who has served for almost 20 years at the CDF
Pope urges African faithful to be ‘apostles of reconciliation’
Benedict XVI signs apostolic exhortation Africae Munus in Benin
New movement says founder was an abuser
The Community of the Beatitudes, based in France, admits sexual abuse was committed by its founder and other senior figures
Benetton withdraws advert of Pope kissing Muslim leader
Vatican spokesman said advert showed ‘a serious lack of respect for the Pope’ and was offensive to Catholics
Vatican: Gaddafi’s death marks end of ‘harsh and oppressive regime’
Vatican expresses hope that new Libyan government begins new era based on justice and a ‘spirit of inclusion’
Zenit’s six editors resign over conflict with Legionaries
In a statement they say the agency has become too closely identified with the Legionaries of Christ
Vatican paper says reported BBC dating change is ‘senseless’
Front-page editorial says any move to BCE/CE instead of BC/AD is an attempt to deny the west’s Christian roots
Zenit director resigns after ‘loss of trust’ in Legionary superiors
Founder of news agency says Legionary officials wanted to identify its work more closely with their order








Tory party leaders have forgotten what a conservative outlook is all about
By John Thavis