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Who won the Pope wars? (by Paul Sims, November/December 2010 ): Catholics, secularists, protestors, pilgrims and provocateurs all claimed victory after the Pontiff’s recent visit. Paul Sims assesses the final score
An audience with the Pope (by Editorial Staff, September/October 2010 ): If you were invited to address Benedict XVI during his UK visit, what would you say to him? Richard Dawkins, Philip Pullman, Claire Rayner, Ben Goldacre and many more take part in our Pope quiz. Illustrations by Ralph Steadman
Great pretender (by Sally Feldman, September/October 2010 ): Feminist icon, anti-Catholic fabrication – or just a woman battling in a man’s world? Sally Feldman uncovers the mysteries of Pope Joan
Warm welcome (by Keith Porteous Wood, July/August 2010 ): We plan to make the Pope’s visit a most uncomfortable experience, says Keith Porteous Wood
Suffer the little children (by Laurie Taylor, January/February 2010 ): The Catholic Church not only allowed priests to destroy hundreds of young lives, it blamed the victims and covered up the crimes for decades. For Laurie Taylor it’s personal
I shot the Pope (by Keith Porteous Wood, November/December 2009 ): Keith Porteous Wood explains how he got the Vatican running for cover
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 ): Fred Halliday, who died on 25 April 2010, showed himself typically ahead of the curve in this article from 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
Which Pope Am I? (by Christina Martin, Web Exclusive, May 2009): Thinking of taking the reins in Vatican City? Wondering how your Papacy might pan out? Size up your Christian credentials by taking our exclusive personality test (Devised by Christina Martin)
Sins of the Father (by Matthew Adams, Web Exclusive, September 2010): Human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson tells Matthew Adams why the Pope must take responsibility for the crisis in his Church
Faith in the market (by Belinda Webb, Web Exclusive, September 2010): Useless tat has long played a part in Catholic life – and now the Church itself is getting in on the act, says Belinda Webb