22 April 2005
 Gamekeeper turned pastorElena Curti and Margaret HebblethwaiteAs the Church?s keeper of doctrinal correctness for more than a quarter of a century, he was the enforcer to John Paul II?s communicator. Now he is Pope how will Benedict XVI face up to his fragmented flock? Church in the WorldGlobal welcome for Pope Benedict XVI |
AfricaChurches warn of Zimbabwe revolt | AmericasUS Democrats ?enemies of faith? |
EuropeBavarian birthplace celebrates | Rome24-hour conclave elects Ratzinger |
The brightest heaven of invention
William Shakespeare, whose birth is commemorated today, for many people personifies Englishness. But the richness of his imagery owes much to the very faith which the England of his day rejected...
The new pope?s priorities
Benedict XVI?s early appointments in the Curia and his own personal household will tell us much, but his attitude to collegiality will be more revealing...
Ratzinger and me
Sr Jeannine Gramick?s ministry for gay people, highlighted in a new documentary, brought her into direct conflict with the Vatican. She tells Terry Philpot about dissent ? and coming face to face with the new pope...
On the path of friendship
John Paul II did much to create a bond between Jews and Christians. His successor has already shown himself willing to also embrace dialogue...
A hard line won?t do
Parish priests of great experience understand church teaching. But fragile people need compassion rather than restrictions placed on God?s unconditional love...
The Commons touch
With Tam Dalyell?s retirement his voice of dissent will be missing from parliament. It is vital this election produces more members of the ?awkward squad?...
It?s the economy, once again
Labour has decided that Gordon Brown?s record is its greatest asset, writes William Keegan, while on pages 17 and 18 Jim Richards and Nicholas Pyke argue that the party?s track record on poverty and education is less convincing...
