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Articles by subject: pope

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 )
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)
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