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For four decades, Anglican leaders have visited the Vatican amid hopes for the restoration of ecclesial unity. On the eve of the Archbishop of Canterbury?s visit, the prospect looks unlikely, given Catholic concerns over issues such as same-sex unions and women bishops. Yet the spirit of ecumenism remains, albeit tinged with caution. Could ?wait and see? turn out to be the most fruitful policy? Free

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Danger of Growing paranoia Free

Bishops of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church meeting together from time to time, as they did in Leeds this week, seems such an obvious idea that it is surprising it has not happened before. This coming together of the bishops of England ...

Now give peace a real chance

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The Church's moral obligation to victims of clerical sexual abuse
Speeches from this week's conference in Rome

This week in Rome bishops and religious superiors met at the first Vatican-backed symposium devoted to forging a global response to the crisis of clerical sexual abuse that has disgraced ...

Archbishop voices 'shame and sorrow' after priest's abuse trial
Longley to visit parishes 'damaged' by Walsh

Today, Tuesday 7 February, Bede Walsh, who served as a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, has been convicted by a jury, following a 10-day trial at Stoke-on-Trent ...

Features

Life as we don't know it Free John Cornwell Faced with dwindling supplies of human eggs for research, scientists will be told in January whether they have the go-ahead for experiments using animal eggs and human DNA to help create stem cells. But does this leave enough time for an effective ethical debate?...	In the Bleak Midwinter Free Jane Williams We are receiving plenty of nominations in the quest to find our readers' favourite carol. Prior to the final poll, contributors tell us about their personal choices...
War clouds gather againMichael Hirst Under the cover of reconstruction work in southern Lebanon after last summer's 34-day war with Israel, Hezbollah has re-established its military strength there. It is also destabilising the Government in Beirut. Renewed fighting is almost inevitable...	A talent for joyDaniel McCarthy In prayer, it is neccessary to distinguish between our own devotion towards God, and a different kind of rejoicing, in Gods faithfulness toward us. Daniel McCarthy's reading of this weeks's prayer in Latin helps to discern the difference...

Signpost for the hopefulsMichael McGough If Democrats are to win the presidential vote in 2008, they will need to scrutinise the reasons for their midterm victories - and these may not be to the liking of everyone in the party...	Fitting ways to mark farewellsBernard Cotter Those attending funerals today expect at least one eulogy paying tribute to the deceased. Yet such speeches, while important for mourners, may also be a distraction...
Space for graceDaniel O'leary Everything does not have to be said: we should welcome silence and embrace the emptiness that hides a heaven...

Columnists

Tim Hames

'Mr Straw might solve a conundrum that has been with us for almost a century'

Ann Wroe

'What seems to be in the air in Lewes is a lively defiance of all imposed authority'

Books and arts

Devotion found on the margins Free
Marking the Hours: English people and their prayers, 1240-1570
Eamon Duffy

In 1500, Elizabeth Sekett, a domestic servant, lost her book of hours. A pauper woman, Avis Godfrey, was accused of stealing it, but told the court she'd picked the book up in ...

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