Keme Nzerem
Why Fifa’s credibility problem is all about transparency
Fifa President Sepp Blatter is under pressure in Brazil and at home in Switzerland to prove that his organisation is fit for purpose.
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Popemobiles arrive in UK for Pope’s visit
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.
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Church condemns abuse as Pope heads to UK
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”.
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Venice Biennale: from Church to Mosque (for just 230 days)
In the name of art a former Italian church that has been converted into Venice city centre’s first mosque plans to open its doors on Saturday – despite security concerns.
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Jonathan Rugman
Pope Francis: revolutionary shepherd for a secular age?
If the Vatican under Pope Francis can recommit itself to helping the poor, while becoming more forgiving, then the Catholic church will have been rescued by a revolutionary with a message of simplicity and inclusivity.
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Britons evacuated from ‘dangerous’ South Sudan
A plane carrying British nationals leaves South Sudan after the Foreign Office warns people to leave the country as violence spreads.
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Brazil bomb scare ahead of Pope sanctuary visit
As the Pope arrives in Brazil, police find a small explosive in a parking garage near a Catholic sanctuary in the city of Aparecida where he is scheduled to visit later this week.
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Pope’s Easter message calls for world peace
Pope Francis uses his first Easter mass as pontiff to call for a political solution for “dear Syria” and “reconciliation” for the crisis between North and South Korea.
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First Sunday papal appearance before followers
The Pope gives his first Sunday address and blessing from the window of the papal apartments to tens of thousands in St. Peter’s Square.
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Jon Snow
Papal shot in the arm for the political classes
Could Pope Francis be the global leader to challenge our comfort by highlighting the inequalities that exist in the world?
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Catholics have a new leader: but who is Pope Francis?
Compassionate to single mothers but against gay marriage, open to other faiths but opposed to contraception. Channel 4 News examines the contradictions of the Latin American Pope Francis I.
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Jon Snow
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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Jon Snow
The Pope's resigned, so?
It’s probably the most innovative thing he’s done as Pope. Something no other Pope has done in over six hundred years – resign.
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Pope Benedict XVI to step down
The Pope is to resign at the end of February, saying that he no longer has the “strength of mind and body” required to “adequately fulfil the ministry entrusted to me”.
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Jon Snow
Sitting on our hands over Palestinian UN bid?
The UN vote on changing Palestine’s status represents a strange moment for one of its biggest financial backers – the UK.
