# Pope Benedict

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John Paul II is one step from sainthood - but holding out for a miracle

Pope Benedict confirms the late pope will be beatified on May 1 but where will they find the extra miracle to make him a saint?

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Jan 14th 2011, 2:12 PM

# Dry Your Eyes

Sorry seems to be the hardest word: the best and worst apologies of 2010

And a few we’re still waiting for.

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Dec 27th 2010, 5:15 PM

# Pope

Pope urges Church reflection on child abuse response

In annual address to Catholic cardinals, Pope Benedict says Church must do everything possible to prevent child abusers from becoming priests, but says child pornography is becoming more acceptable in society.

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Dec 21st 2010, 10:28 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: the government unveils its 4 year plan, but Standard & Poor’s has already made up its mind; Taoiseach apologises to Burton after asking Gilmore to “rein her in” and Tayto Park opens.

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Nov 24th 2010, 8:05 AM

# Catholic Church

Vatican signals major shift with latest condom comments

The Vatican says using a condom is lesser evil than transmitting HIV to a sexual partner.

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Nov 23rd 2010, 6:44 PM