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Church is ‘200 years out of date’ said Cardinal in last interview
01/09/2012 - ITALY

Church is ‘200 years out of date’ said Cardinal in last interview

Italian Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini said the Catholic Church is “200 years out of date” in his last interview published on Saturday. The former archbishop of Milan, once favoured to succeed Pope John Paul II, died on Friday.
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Russian Orthodox and Polish Catholic churches sign reconciliation appeal
17/08/2012 - RUSSIA - POLAND

Russian Orthodox and Polish Catholic churches sign reconciliation appeal

The Russian Orthodox and Polish Roman Catholic churches signed an unprecedented reconciliation appeal on Friday, after centuries of feuding and hostility. The two churches described the move as a historical act.
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'Amiens riots: the reasons behind the uprising'
15/08/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Amiens riots: the reasons behind the uprising'

French papers, Wednesday 15th August: Le Parisien looks at the social issues behind two nights of violence in northwest France; Two stars of French football back in the headlines for activity off the pitch; French leaders of the Catholic Church make their case against adoption rights for gay couples, according to Libération.
Church's 'Prayer for France' angers gay rights groups
16/08/2012 - FRANCE

Church's 'Prayer for France' angers gay rights groups

A centuries-old tradition was revived on August 15th when a “Prayer for France” was read out at Catholic churches across the country. The text, which attacks government plans to legalise same-sex marriage, has angered French gay rights groups.
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Leaks reveal 'corruption and power struggles' inside the Vatican
28/05/2012 - VATICAN

Leaks reveal 'corruption and power struggles' inside the Vatican

It's been called the "Vatileaks" affair. Leaked documents, stolen straight from the top of the Vatican hierarchy and given to the media, have exposed alleged corruption, power struggles and nepotism at the heart of the Roman Catholic Church. The Pope's own butler, Paolo Gabriele, was arrested in connection with the scandal last week. But the Italian press is far from convinced that he's the only man involved.
Pope Benedict XVI wraps up Cuba visit
29/03/2012 - CUBA

Pope Benedict XVI wraps up Cuba visit

Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the 50-year old US trade embargo against Cuba and met with the country's former leader Fidel Castro Wednesday as he wrapped up a three-day visit to the communist island.
Fidel Castro 'glad' to meet with pope
28/03/2012 - CUBA

Fidel Castro 'glad' to meet with pope

Cuba’s former leader Fidel Castro met with Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday as the head of the Catholic Church winds up a three-day visit to the communist-led island in a bid to bolster the church's presence.
Pope calls on Cuba to grant Church more freedom
27/03/2012 - CUBA

Pope calls on Cuba to grant Church more freedom

Pope Benedict XVI called on Cuba's communist government to give the Catholic Church more leeway as he pleaded for "freedom and reconciliation" on Monday at an open-air Mass in the capital city of Havana.
Pope to urge 'new model' on Cuba trip
26/03/2012 - CUBA

Pope to urge 'new model' on Cuba trip

Pope Benedict XVI was due to begin a three-day visit to Cuba on Monday after warning that Marxism "no longer corresponds to reality" during a tour of Mexico at the weekend.
Pope condemns ‘evil’ drug violence on Mexico visit
24/03/2012 - MEXICO

Pope condemns ‘evil’ drug violence on Mexico visit

Thousands of Catholics greeted Pope Benedict Friday as he began his first visit to Mexico. The Pope issued a strong warning against the “idolatry of money” and "false promises" behind the country’s spiraling drug violence.
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