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The death of Giulio Andreotti, the political giant who went to Mass every day, marks a milestone in European history

Giulio Andreotti, right, would 'never tell you what he was thinking' (Photo: PA)

Andreotti, who has died aged 94, was nicknamed the ‘Eternal One’ of Italian politics. He was the opposite of bunga-bunga loving Berlusconi

Why did Cameron lose so many votes to Ukip last week? One important reason is the threat he continues to pose to the institution of marriage

The State Opening of Parliament. The same-sex marriage Bill is likely to be included in the Queen's speech today (Photo: PA)

If his ‘gay marriage’ bill is in the Queen’s speech, he will lose the next election

What does a typical priest look like?

Seminarians in New York. A new study paints an interesting picture of the type of men joining the priesthood    CNS

Most are from traditional Catholic families are not afraid of traditional devotions, according to a new survey

Why on earth do parents want to give their children silly names?

David and Victoria Beckham with their children Romeo, Cruz and Brooklyn Photo: PA

We should return to the days when children were named after saints rather than following the example of celebrities

The decline of political party membership in Britain has profound and depressing implications for religion

Ed Miliband and Hastings parliamentry candidate Sarah Owen claim victory in yesterday's elections (Photo: PA)

We seem to be moving away from mass movements towards a more atomised society. What can we do about it?

Barack Obama is the abortion industry’s best friend

The US president is stridently anti-life AP Photo/Susan Walsh

‘Planned Parenthood is not going anywhere”, he told an audience

As a Catholic priest in Britain I have to drag couples down the aisle

Your wedding doe not have to be as grand as this (PA)

Couples are reluctant to have their big day in this country

Morning Catholic must-reads: 03/05/13

A Syriac Orthodox leader greets Cardinal Dolan during a Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York for the safety of kidnapped Orthodox bishops (CNS)

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Ten great pictures of people delighted to meet Pope Francis

Joyful images from the first few weeks of Francis’s pontificate

Morning Catholic must-reads: 02/05/13

The Pope Emeritus and Pope Francis meet on March 23 (CNS)

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