The Pope's divisions have been repulsed. Once again we are saved from "popery, slavery, knavery, brass money and wooden shoes." The Catholic church's attempt to blackmail the Government has failed. This means extra scourging for Ms. Ruth Kelly and three Hail Marys for Tony Blair's penance.
We await the Church's declaration that it will cease all involvement in child adoption, as promised.

Judges releasing paedophiles, so what's new? Judges have always had a soft spot for child abusers. There are those who believe that there's a paedophile mafia, or freemasonry, and some judges belong to it.
Now they can blame John Reid, averring "I was just obeying orders." Funny, when other judges state that they won't stand for politicians compromising the independence of the judiciary.