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Pope Benedict XVI: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart'
Pope Benedict XVI has thanked the Catholic faithful for their support in his final general audience before his resignation on Thursday.

Archbishop Tutu meets Suu Kyi
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has met Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Thousands gather for Pope's final general audience
Tens of thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square today for Pope Benedict XVI's final general audience.
Pope Benedict XVI to be 'Pope Emeritus'
Pope Benedict XVI will be 'Pontiff emeritus' or 'Pope emeritus' after his resignation, the Vatican has said.

Bishop focuses on children's ministry during Lent
The Bishop of Kensington paid a visit to St Richard's Church, Hanworth, at the weekend as part of his Lent focus on children's ministry.
Steve Chalke defends pro-gay position
Steve Chalke has elaborated on comments he made in support of homosexuality last month.

A Fairtrade St Paul's
A model of St Paul's made entirely from the packaging of fairtrade products was unveiled in the famous cathedral on Monday for Fairtrade Fortnight.

Christian women remember persecuted sisters
Christian women from across the UK staged a vigil in London at the weekend for their sisters around the world who are suffering for their faith.
Appeal for prayers for Nigeria after deadly attacks
Christians are being asked to pray for Nigeria after a weekend of deadly attacks.

Christians get behind Fairtrade Fortnight
Christians are holding special events and taking part in campaigns spread the word about fairly traded goods this week.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien announces resignation
Cardinal Keith O'Brien has resigned as leader of the Roman Catholic Church of Scotland.

US: Catholic Hispanic population shrinking
The number of US Hispanics identifying themselves as Catholic has declined in the last five years.
Final Angelus blessing from Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI delivered his final Angelus blessing to a crowd of around 100,000 at St Peter's Square on Sunday.
What future for Iraq's last Christians?
Iraq's most senior Catholic leader has said that security is urgently needed to stem the tide of Christians continuing to flee the country.
Premier to send 10,000 Bibles to Egypt
Premier Christian Media has launched a fundraising appeal to send 10,000 Bibles to Egypt.

Cardinal accused of inappropriate behaviour
Cardinal Keith O'Brien has been accused of inappropriate behaviour by four priests.