CARDINALS CREATED: Listen to our full report on Saturday's consistory
in the Vatican during which Pope Benedict elevated 24 prelates from around the world
to the rank of cardinal...... DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION: We
report on Friday's special meeting of the College of Cardinals convened by Pope Benedict
to discuss a range of topics including religious freedom around the world, clerical
sex abuse, Anglican converts and liturgy in the life of the church today.. NEW
CARDINALS’ VIEWS: In the run-up to the consistory, 3 of the new Cardinals
shared with us their thoughts on their lives, careers and their vision of the Church
and the challenges facing it... THE GLORY OF GIOTTO: A grime-covered
crucifix stored for years in a church sacristy in Florence has been brought back to
life following a major restoration with most experts now convinced it is the work
of the 14th century artist, Giotto...... .