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  FIVE CENTURIES OF ART AT BONHAMS INAUGURAL SCULPTURE SALE

  Christianity : Sculpture

  One of the highlights of the sale is a white marble bust of "The Ideal Christ" by the celebrated American sculptor, Hiram Powers (1805-1873), estimated at £20,000-30,000.

• YOUNG PEOPLE: BE BEARERS OF THE JOY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

  Catholic

  Yesterday afternoon in the Vatican Basilica Benedict XVI presided at a penitential liturgy with young people from Rome in preparation for the 23rd World Youth Day.

• PAIN OF POPE FOR DEATH OF ARCHBISHOP OF MOSSUL

  Catholic

  Benedict XVI has sent a telegram to Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly, patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans, Iraq, for the death of Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho of Mossul of the Chaldeans, Iraq, who was kidnapped on 29 February.

• Chocolate overtakes religion at Easter in the minds of the UK

  Chocolate : Easter

  As one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar fast approaches, it may come as a surprise to many that the majority of the nation does not see Easter first and foremost as a religious festival.