Head of Italy’s bishops’ conference criticises ‘wretched and empty’ behaviour of political class
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Benedict XVI meets German clerical abuse victims
Spokesman says Pope was ‘deeply shaken’ by encounter
Benedict XVI speaks to flock that withstood Communism
Pope visits little-known German Marian shrine of Etzelbach
Pope to Lutherans: let us not lose the great things we have in common
Benedict XVI talks of challenges of secularism and Christian fundamentalism in address to Lutherans
Pope asks German faithful to ‘stand firm against storm’
Around 70,000 people attend Mass in Berlin
Pope warns Germany against religious indifference
Benedict XVI says the ‘issue of truth’ has begun to be seen as an obstacle in decision-making
Pope aims to bring God ‘back to the horizon’ in Germany trip
Benedict XVI delivers televised message for Germany ahead of his visit tomorrow
Pope: selfish economic models drive world hunger
In an address to a UN conference Pope Benedict XVI calls for international efforts to promote the family farm
Benedict XVI marks 60 years as a priest
Pope reflects on demanding and ‘awe-inspiring’ ministry while celebrating Mass with 40 archbishops
Pope says Eucharist is ‘pulsing heart’ of Church
Benedict XVI tells pilgrims on the feast of Corpus Christi that the Eucharist is an antidote to modern individualism








This Pentecost remember the Pope in your prayers and Malta’s entry in the Eurovision Song Contest
By John Thavis