My visit this autumn is an opportunity to continue that rich tradition of visits between Canterbury and Rome.

One of the most powerful defences the media can offer for controversial actions is, of course, public interest.

To conclude: good journalism is one of the models of good conversation and communication in the wider social context.

I value unity because I believe we learn truth from each other in this process.

Even when I was Archbishop of Wales and working with new bishops, I used to say, not realising quite how true it was, 'One of the things you will do as a bishop is disappoint people'.

The answer was that in Burundi, having a clean bill of health has taken on a very particular meaning: unless and until you have paid for your hospital treatment, you simply can't leave, you are in effect a captive.

In a spiritually sensitive culture, then, it might well be that age is something to be admired or envied.