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More than 50 UK notables sign letter criticizing papal visit

More than 50 public figures from the world of science, entertainment and literature have signed a letter criticizing the decision by the UK government to invite Pope Benedict XVI on a state visit, which begins Thursday.

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British secularists accused of ‘New Atheist witch hunt’

Secularists in the UK have been accused of conducting a “New Atheist witch hunt” against Pope Benedict XVI, who is due in the country for a four-day state visit later this week.

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Pilgrims to be charged £25 to see Pope during UK visit

As concern mounts over the cost of the Pope’s visit to Britain in September, it’s emerged that the faithful will have to cough up £25 (US$39) to see him.

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Priests in gay clubs further embarrass Catholic Church

Catholic priests in Rome are said to be making nocturnal visits to gay bars, further embarrassing a church enmeshed in one of the biggest sex scandals in ecclesiastical history.

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Gay rights group claims Cameron closed Pope petition to save face

A leading human-rights campainger in the UK is furious after Prime Minister David Cameron allegedly shut down a Downing Street petition rather than cause embarrassment ahead of Pope Benedict’s planned visit to the country in two months’ time.

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Pope continues to defend celibacy despite priestly abuse scandal

In spite of calls for an end to compulsory priestly celibacy within the Catholic Church, in light of the scandal over clerical child abuse, Pope Benedict has defended the practice, which he says is a sign of faith in an increasingly secular world.

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Cardinal 'failed to act on abuse'

A BBC investigation uncovers new claims about the Catholic primate of all-Ireland, Cardinal Sean Brady, and his role in a 1975 clerical sex abuse inquiry.

Vatican 'dismay' at Irish abuse

The Vatican expresses dismay at the "sinful, criminal acts" by priests, in a report on child abuse in Ireland.

Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse trial will start in June

The June child sex-abuse trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will not be delayed, a judge ruled Monday in Harrisburg, Pa.

Child porn 'hidden in web shops'

Paedophiles are hiding images of child sex abuse on websites that look like regular web shops, reveals a report.

Putting paedophiles in the picture

Image tools used by Interpol to arrest child abusers