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Public relations blunders leave the faithful confused
By on Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Malicious or ignorant reports do not only damage the reputation of ordinary Catholics; they also cause ordinary Catholics to lose confidence in their pastors
Morning Catholic must-reads: 21/07/10
By on Wednesday, 21 July 2010
A daily guide to what’s happening in the Catholic Church
Ampleforth church: a skilful blend of Gothic and modern
By on Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Its creator, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, also designed the red phone boxes in London
Morning Catholic must-reads: 20/07/10
By on Tuesday, 20 July 2010
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The stunning papal visit exhibition that never was
By on Monday, 19 July 2010
The V&A is putting on a unique exhibition of Raphael tapestries to coincide with the Pope’s trip – but another spectacular show seems to have bit the dust
So the Pope says the old Mass privately? Well, probably not
By on Monday, 19 July 2010
The Vatican seems to have denied the story in 2007. Plus, there is footage of the Pope celebrating Mass, in the Ordinary Form, in his private chapel
The Beatles never entirely shook off the Catholicism of their youth
By on Monday, 19 July 2010
Their songs included powerful and touching hymns to Mary and to creation
I’m starting to think Melanie Phillips is right. Conspiracy theories are everywhere
By on Monday, 19 July 2010
When I leafed through her latest book, The World Turned Upside Down, I thought she was exaggerating. Then two friends put me straight
Debate: Should the Vatican put more energy into public relations?
The Vatican is often criticised for paying little or no attention to PR. At the same time many believe that a slick, modern PR office would hinder its mission