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September 06, 2022

Cardinal Tagle promotion puts him in pole position to succeed Francis

September 06, 2022

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle – fast-emerging as a frontrunner to succeed Pope Francis, as rumours grow about a looming papal resignation – may have just seen his chances increase further still. The Filipino prelate has now been named by Pope Francis as special envoy for the forthcoming Asian Bishops’ Conference in Thailand, where he will

Will demand grow to end celibacy, as Pope signals zero tolerance on abuse?

September 06, 2022

Pope Francis says he has taken personal responsibility to rid the Church of sexual abuse. He told CNN Portugal that he was “responsible that it doesn’t happen anymore.” In an interview in Rome, the Pontiff said the Church had “zero tolerance” for abuse, while “a priest cannot remain a priest if he is an abuser.”

The women fighting to stop compulsory sex education in Welsh schools

September 06, 2022

A few weeks ago I took my daughters aged 2 and 3 to the Tate Britain to look at some art, but also to try out the two children’s play areas which had been recommended to me. We were welcomed with gushing enthusiasm into both, greeted each time with an “Is it your first time