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Madeleine McCann's Mother Returns To Praia Da Luz As She Admits Ohio Kidnappings Have Given Her Hope (PICTURES)

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 09.05.2013 | UK

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The mother of Madeleine McCann has returned to the Portuguese resort where her daughter went missing six years ago. Kate McCann was pictured leavi...

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'Keep Praying. Pray Like Mad': Six Years On, The Search Continues For Madeleine McCann

Huffington Post UK/ PA | Sara C Nelson | Posted 03.05.2013 | UK

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Friday marks the sixth anniversary of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Madeleine was nearly four when she went missing on May 3, 2007, durin...

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'We Are Brothers' (PICTURES)

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 23.03.2013 | UK

Read More: Pope Francis, Catholic Church, UK News, UK-Catholics, The Vatican, Castel Gondolfo, Pope Emeritus Benedict Xvi, UK-Christianity, Two Popes, Pope Benedict XVI, UK Religion, UK News

In a historic meeting, Pope Francis has paid a visit to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, with the new Pope telling his predecessor "we are brothers". Th...

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Popes, Pubs and Extraterrestrials

Suzi Williams | Posted 15.05.2013 | UK

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We have far more sophisticated communication techniques than a chimney stack. But it got me wondering. Is part of our fascination with events in St Peter's Square a longing for a simpler time? Is it the mystery and the tradition of the whole event that we love?

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New Pope Must Tackle Difficulties Facing Catholic Church

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 13.03.2013 | UK

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In his final papal audience, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the moments of struggle as well as joy during his nearly eight years as leader of the 1.2 bill...

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Pope's Election ' Momentous Day'

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 13.03.2013 | UK

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The election of Pope Francis I has been welcomed as "a momentous day". Minutes after the new pope addressed the crowd gathered in St Peter's Square...

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Bus-Catching Cardinal A Surprise Choice For Pope

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 14.03.2013 | UK

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Of all the contenders to replace Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires was little mentioned. The 76-year-old reportedly...

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(PICTURES, VIDEO) White Smoke From Vatican Signals New Pope

The Huffington Post UK/PA | Posted 14.03.2013 | UK

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Argentinian cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been elected as the new leader of the Catholic church to succeed Pope Benedict who resigned last month....

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Vatican Owns £21m Of Apartments In Same Block Housing Europe’s Biggest Gay Sauna

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 12.03.2013 | UK

The Vatican owns 20 apartments within the same block that houses Europe’s biggest gay sauna, it has emerged. The Holy See spent £21million on t...

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What Kind of Week Has It Been? 8 March 2013

Paddy Duffy | Posted 06.05.2013 | UK Politics

Read More: Nigel Farage, Hugo Chavez, Tories, Ukip, The Pope, Dennis Rodman, The Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI, Eastleigh, UK Politics News

You would nearly feel sorry for the Tories. Almost. In a parallel dimension maybe. But the point is, things are not going well for them. They came third in the Eastleigh by-election which, to use the technical term, is bloody awful. Worse yet, they finished behind their yoghurt eating liberal bedfellows, and the granny privatising xenophobes of UKIP.

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The Pope's Last Day: In Pictures

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 28.02.2013 | UK

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The Pope is bidding his final farewells to cardinals, Vatican staff and the Catholic world, as he prepares for his retirement on Thursday night. On...

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Pope Benedict Resigns: Full Statement From Vatican

Posted 13.04.2013 | UK

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Here is the full text of the Pope's resignation statement Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canoniza...

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Christian Leaders Are Not Compassionate on Homosexuality

Anne Marie Waters | Posted 12.03.2013 | UK Politics

Read More: UK Religion, Homosexuality, Gay Rights, Soho Masses, Catholic Church, The Vatican, UK Politics, Gay Marriage, UK Politics News

I was raised a Catholic, and most of my family are still Catholic. But while they - like many Catholics - are not homophobic, it is ridiculous to pretend that the Vatican view does not impact heavily on the self-image of young gay men and lesbians.

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The Pope on Twitter - Does Your Infallibility Extend To Your Social Media Strategy?

Michelle Beckett | Posted 04.02.2013 | UK Tech

Read More: Social Media, Internet Memes, Hashtags, Twitter, The Vatican, Twitter Hashtags, Memes, Pope Benedict XVI, UK Tech News

Knowing the wit, might and rebellious nature of the Twittersphere. Some ideas are just too dangerous. But go on...try it, Vatican...see what happens. We dare you. Everyone's on Twitter, aren't they?

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Pope's Butler Accuses 20 Whistleblowers Of 'VatiLeaks' Corruption Scandal

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 05.09.2012 | UK

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The man reportedly behind the "VatiLeaks" scandal of hundreds of leaked Catholic documents, has claimed that more than 20 whistleblowers were involved...

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Vatican And Oxford Link Up To Bring Texts Online

PA | Posted 12.04.2012 | UK

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Oxford University and the Vatican are joining forces to make ancient texts available for free online. The project will see 1.5 million pages from t...

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'Painful And A Betrayal': Vatican Releases Report On Child Abuse In Ireland

Posted 20.03.2012 | UK

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The Vatican has described abuse within the Irish Catholic church as "painful" and a 'betrayal", acknowledging it led to a "loss of trust" with priests...

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Plot 'To Kill Pope': Benedict XVI 'Dead Within 12 Months', Memo Predicts

The Huffington Post UK | Cosima Ungaro | Posted 10.02.2012 | UK

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An Italian newspaper has leaked what it claims is a classified document detailing a discussion about an assassination plot against Pope Benedict XVI. ...

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