On October 3 the Pontiff will travel to Palermo, Sicily

Much of The Catholic Herald’s content – letters, reviews, news, extra comment and features – is not available online. This week, we print the full texts of all Pope Benedict XVI’s addresses in Britain, and offer in-depth coverage of each day of the visit: four historic days in which the Holy Father charmed and challenged

Papal visit website reached millions across the world despite competition from BBC, Sky and EWTN

Otherwise you will prove just how empty your words are

And, if so, how long will it last?

Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland deputy first minister, says he has 'grounds' to believe a visit may happen

Behind all the euphoria, another piece of good news: author Leo McKinstry announces his conversion after a spiritual awakening in Venice

We owe him our deepest gratitude. His visit was as great a success as that of John Paul II in 1982