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Church launches survey on marriage preparation

A new survey on Catholic marriage preparation has been launched by the Chairman of the Bishops’ Committee for Marriage and Family Life at the start of Marriage Week in the UK (8-14 February).

Important artefacts salvaged from burnt out cathedral

The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise told a meeting of the Longford Association in London at the weekend that more than 200 precious objects have been recovered from the burnt out ruins of St Mel’s Cathedral which was destroyed by a fire on Christmas Day.

Cancellation of Haiti's debt welcomed

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said “a nation buried in rubble must not also be buried in debt” as he welcomed the news that the G7 have agreed to cancel Haiti's debts.

Catholic Primate welcomes NI agreement

The Primate of All Ireland, Cardinal Sean Brady, has warmly welcomed the agreement reached between parties on the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Pope Benedict confirms visit to Scotland

It has been confirmed that Pope Benedict is to visit Scotland during his pastoral trip to the UK in the autumn.

Clinton recalls impact of Mother Teresa

US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has recalled how her relationship with Mother Teresa began in 1994 during the National Prayer Breakfast when the founder of the Missionaries of Charity was the keynote speaker and Mrs Clinton attended as the First Lady.