Pope Benedict XVI closes Middle East Synod by urging bishops never to resign themselves ‘to the absence of peace’
Benedict XVI unveils theme of 2012 Synod
Pope Benedict XVI’s general audience focuses on 13th-century Hungarian princess
Pope announces consistory at Wednesday general audience
List includes a large number of Italians but not Archbishop Nichols of Westminster or Archbishop Dolan of New York
Apostolic Nuncio to Britain commissions Midlands-based bespoke furniture maker to produce six items for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit
Apartments in Rome are ‘already being readied’ for a consistory on November 20 and 21, according to a source
Holy Father recalls his difficult path to priesthood in Nazi Germany
Debate: Are we better off with a smaller, purer Church?
Or should the Church always have a place for less committed Catholics?