Catholicism

Controversial Bishop Pat Buckley dies aged 72

Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomena

2013: Pope Benedict gives final public address. Video, 00:02:212013: Pope Benedict gives final public address

2002: Sinéad O'Connor on the Heaven and Earth Show. Video, 00:11:112002: Sinéad O'Connor on the Heaven and Earth Show

Alan McGuckian installed as Down and Connor Bishop

In pictures: Easter celebrations around the world

Heart and Soul. An ‘Encore’ for Jesus. Audio, 27 minutesHeart and Soul

Watch ‘devils’ whip Catholics in Easter tradition. Video, 00:00:47Watch ‘devils’ whip Catholics in Easter tradition

Heart and Soul. How the Church’s role in Argentina’s dictatorship shook the nation’s faith. Audio, 27 minutesHeart and Soul

Pope puts retirement rumours to rest in new memoir

Sainthood sought for education pioneer

New bishop appointed to 'beautiful Plymouth'

Pilgrims converge on basilica to honour Our Lady of Guadalupe

Pope to evict outspoken US cardinal from Vatican

School responds to lunch-debt criticism

Pope fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms

No school dinners or bus travel if pupils owe money

Transgender people can be baptised, Vatican says

Church's new cathedral status marked in service. Video, 00:01:24Church's new cathedral status marked in service

Blue plaque tribute to Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich

Cathedral status service to feature Manx elements

How will priest shortages affect funerals?