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Articles by subject: Pope

A small point of doctrine (by Colin Brewer, May/June 2008 )
Taking your own life is a mortal sin, says the Catholic Church. Unless you happen to be a Bishop, finds Colin Brewer
Jesus my boyfriend (by Christina Martin, July/August 2007 )
Comedian Christina Martin was all set for her big break - an appearance on the syndicated Paramount Comedy hour. Then she committed an unpardonable offence
Editorial (by Caspar Melville, July/August 2007 )
Forget the carping, the special pleading and the moans of faith groups. Reason, free thinking and a sense of humour do the job
Miracle workers (by Toby Saul, March/April 2007 )
The Vatican is fast-tracking Pope John Paul's canonisation. But, as Toby Saul discovered, he has still got something to prove
Ban the Pope (by Fred Halliday, January/February 2007 )
The Vatican has power without accountability, an archaic structure and is launching an assault on secularism. Time to abolish it, says Fred Halliday
Halo inflation (by Raffaella Malaguti, November/December 2004 )
Behind the grand ceremonies attended by faithful pilgrims, says Raffaella Malaguti, there is a complex agenda and a Pope who has become the most prolific saint maker in history
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