Pope urged to address human rights issues during visit to Africa
Papal visit began in Mozambique, where he spoke about ‘fraternal reconciliation’
A nation’s favourite son: John Paul II’s legacy in a divided Poland
Both sides of the political spectrum claim the late pope as their own
Opinion poll shows Irish favour a more liberal, less dogmatic, Catholic Church
Large majorities want end to rigid teaching on celibacy, women priests, contraception, same-sex marriage
Pope sends clear, strong message on sex abuse
Francis gives go-ahead for archbishop to be tried on paedophilia charges
Pope Francis makes history by excommunicating Mafia
No previous pontiff has taken ultimate sanction against Italian organised crime
Events around Ireland honour new saints
People celebrate the canonisations around the country in a variety of ways
Diarmuid Martin praises role of new saints
‘Saints ... are witnesses as to how we should try to live’
John Paul II: tainted saint?
The late Polish pope and another former pontiff, John XXIII, will be canonised in Rome in a fortnight’s time. Many people, uncomfortable with John Paul’s ideologies and allegiances, are unhappy about the speed of his sainthood
Theft of pope blood linked to Satanism
John Paul II relic and crucifix stolen from church in Abruzzo, Italy
Date set for canonisation of John Paul II and John XXIII
Former popes to be declared saints in Vatican next April
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