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Vatican official in $33m fraud case
A Vatican official already under investigation in a purported money-laundering plot involving the Vatican bank was arrested yesterday in a separate operation.
Latest from Vatican City
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Cardinals denied access to report
It is known throughout the Vatican as the Relatio (Narration). It is contained in two stiff, unmarked red folders and runs to around 300 pages.
Lyndsay Freer: Cardinal factions line up for battle
Last week, the <i>Herald</i> featured a delightful cartoon by Guy Body, showing rows of small cloned cardinal lookalikes.
Cardinals need to act, and quickly
Yesterday was Pope Benedict's last day in office, but the words customarily used to announce that we have a new Pope, "Habemus Papam", are likely to be a long time in coming.
Monastery home for Benedict
Tucked away in the leafy south-east corner of the Vatican City, lies the small monastery where the Pope will spend the rest of his days in quiet prayer and contemplation.
A blessing on both sides
The canonisation of Mary MacKillop will have a special resonance in Otago's Arrowtown, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Australia to get first saint
Mary MacKillop (1842-1909) is set to become Australia's first saint.
Pope's bankers face money laundering probe
Italian authorities are investigating the Vatican Bank over possible money laundering.
<i>Dominic Lawson:</i> Pope Benedict wins over doubters
The <i>Independent</i>'s Dominic Lawson writes about how the Pope won a lot of friends on his recent visit to Britain.
Pope's pantry a hymn to glories of grease
The German Pontiff's favourite recipes are a suicidal mix of fried, buttery and carnivorous pleasures.