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For whom the white smoke calls
The setting for the papal conclave is as stunning as ever, but the spectacle now fails to obscure the difficult questions for the faithful and those who would lead them.
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Pope Francis says the internet is a “gift from God” – but who else has claimed rights to the world wide web? And how much of it is true?
A replacement for Pope Benedict should be chosen soon. How will he be elected and what is the significance of black and white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel roof?
The setting for the papal conclave is as stunning as ever, but the spectacle now fails to obscure the difficult questions for the faithful and those who would lead them.
Pilgrims believe the church is in need of re-energising and that a younger Pope who can speak to the secular world could be what is now sought after
It’s probably the most innovative thing he’s done as Pope. Something no other Pope has done in over six hundred years – resign.
The evolution of Pope Benedict XVI’s responses to allegations of child abuse by members of the Catholic clergy reflects a growing public awareness of the issue. But has he gone far enough?
As the Catholic church considers the removal of Jimmy Savile’s papal knighthood, his family speaks of their sadness at his victims’ suffering.
The Pontiff and his people are worried an “aggressive” secularism is undermining traditional values in British society. But is he right?
Wellwishers turning out to see Pope Benedict in Edinburgh today have seen him travel in one of the two sleek German-made Popemobiles that have been imported in from the Vatican for the tour.
As the Pope criticises Britain’s “aggressive secularism”, Catholic Madeleine Teahan writes for Channel 4 News that people should give him a chance, or face betraying the UK sense of tolerance.
Ahead of the Pope’s visit to Britain this week, it’s emerged more men are training to be priests in England. One new recruit and one thinking of becoming a priest speak to Channel 4 News.
Days before the Pope arrives in the UK for his state visit, event organiser Lord Patten tells Channel 4 News the allegations have left an “appalling stain on the Catholic church”.
Two of the special bullet-proofed Popemobile cars have arrived in the UK, ahead of this week’s state visit in which thousands of pilgrims are expected to turn out to see Pope Benedict XVI.
Three times I have stood in St Peter’s Square and heard a red clad cardinal declare “Habemus Papam” – “we have a Pope” – thus concluding the secret conclave that elects the successor to whichever dead one has just past.
Live updates from the Channel 4 News team as the violence continues.