Bernardo Cervellera

White paper on democracy: under the rule of the Communist Party

Communist Party's fifth Plenum to start under Hu Jintao's leadership

Christians diminish celebrations when they exalt "the works of man", more than the "works of God". The world needs to learn from the Eucharist what solidarity is.

But with his invitation to the 4 bishops, Benedict XVI has succeeded in reinforcing the sense of unity among all Chinese Catholics.

The invitation has displeased a spokesperson of the Patriotic Association. But Catholics are happy and honoured.

Pope names 4 Chinese bishops as members of the Synod on the Eucharist

Part One in a series on "Islam and the West", by Fr Samir Khalil Samir, a great expert of Islam and Christianity. An Egyptian Jesuit, Fr Samir is professor of Arab and Islamic studies at Saint-Joseph University, Beirut.

Benedict XVI's and the WYD's challenge: Being Christian is something true and beautiful

Chinese priest: we need help to form priests in the official Church

The group of priests from the official Church gives the Pope a Chinese Bible which they all signed and a greeting car in Chinese characters.

The Israeli Franciscan, an expert in relations between Israel and the Holy See, denounces the cause of the crisis and proposes steps to be taken by Sharon and the Church.

An interview with Mgr Rabban al Qas, Chaldean bishop of Amadiyah and Arbil. The future of the country is secular, not fundamentalist. In London: "There must be a distinction between freedom of expression, respect for human rights, and hospitality extended to criminals."