After thirty years of such reports, the idea that the Church has any credibility left to protect is absurd.

the McCarrick Report will be part window, part reflection of institutional leadership culture and decision-making.

"The condition of the pope emeritus' health does not raise any particular preoccupation, beyond those of a 93-year-old man who is coming through a more acute phase of an illness that is painful, but not grave."

Lyrical and creative, Spe Salvi is the work of a brilliant mind

The 'Beer-nedict XVI' wheat beer was unveiled at a conference in Ohio

The former Pontiff critiqued globalisation while showing how to reconcile unity with diversity

The former Pope's personal secretary said the rumours were 'false and wrong'

Anthony Hopkins is in talks to play Benedict XVI, according to reports