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Yorkshire Vicars Come Over To Rome
by Kasia Giedroyc THE THIRD Yorkshire vicar within the space of a month has resigned his living in order to join the Church of Rome. Two weeks ago, the Rev John Sharp announced......
`palpable' Sentiment Of Collegiality Pervades Rome
Synod decides church is on the right track by Desmond O'Grady in Rome POPE John Paul pointed the way when he said, closing the extraordinary Synod, "at the end of the second......
Hume Offers Positive View Of Synod
"THE SYNOD should be seen as a positive achievement," said Cardinal Basil Hume this week on his return from Rome. "It said Yes to the Council; it acknowledged that the Holy......
Castration Urged In Stepping Up Deterrence For Rapists
by Peter Stanford DETERRENCE for rapists needs to be stepped up dramatically, even to the point of allowing castration for 'offenders, a Catholic peeress told the House of Lords......
Oratory Speaks Out On Plans
THE London Oratory, in a letter to all parents, has made it plain that it rejects the idea of relinquishing its own sixth form. The proposal was made in a consultative paper,......
Gillick Calls For Strict Gp Vetting
VICTORIA GILLICK net Health Minister Barry Hayhoe on Tuesday, to demand strict monitoring of GPs who give contraceptives and offer abortion advice to girls under 16 years of......
Pope John Paul Ii, Gi Wiled Prince And Princess Michael
private audience on Monday. The royal couple were received twice by the Pope. They attended a dawn Mass celebrated by the Holy Father, where the Princess took Holy Communion.......
Udf Acquittals Welcomed
by Cristina Odone THE SOUTHERN African Catholic Bishops' Conference has warmly welcomed the news of the acquittal of the 12 opposition leaders in the Pietermaritzburg Supreme......