How they'll pick a new Pope to clean up after Benedict

Briefing Mon 4 Mar, AT 15:04

Expect the smoke to come next week: cardinals begin process of choosing Benedict's successor

'Religious' Easter egg on sale after bishops 'pester' shops

One-Minute Read Mon 4 Mar, AT 13:00

The only egg to mention Jesus on its packaging will be sold by all but one of the big supermarkets

Cardinal O'Brien faces Vatican inquiry over sexual conduct

One-Minute Read Mon 4 Mar, AT 09:18

Outspoken anti-gay cleric admits: 'My behaviour fell below the standards expected of me'

Pope Benedict's last day - in pictures

The Pope's short reign - in pictures

It was no picnic being the Pope says Benedict, stepping down

One-Minute Read Wed 27 Feb, AT 13:25

Pontiff reveals he has struggled with 'burden' of role saying 'it seemed like the Lord was sleeping'

Cardinal Keith O'Brien

Cardinal Keith O'Brien resigns after claims of 'impropriety'

First Reaction Mon 25 Feb, AT 14:12

Scottish Catholic church 'in crisis' after resignation of Britain's most senior cleric

Pope Benedict in Malta

Pope quit after 'gay clergy network discovered in Vatican'

One-Minute Read Fri 22 Feb, AT 09:37

Italian newspaper claims Pope Benedict XVI's resignation is linked to an 'explosive' report

Peter Turkson not shy about his wish to become first black Pope

First Reaction Wed 13 Feb, AT 14:43

He's the bookies' favourite to replace Pope Benedict but his conservative views won't please the Left

The five men who are tipped to become the next Pope

Briefing Tue 12 Feb, AT 10:54

Pope Benedict says he won't interfere in the choice of his successor after announcing he is to step down

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