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Metal theft at Birmingham Oratory causes £30,000 damage Feb 29 2012

Metal thieves have caused £30,000 worth of damage after trying to wrench the holy cross from the roof of Birmingham Oratory in Edgbaston. Read

Impact of Pope's visit to Birmingham 'immeasurable', say business leaders Sep 21 2010

The impact of Pope Benedict’s visit to Birmingham was “immeasurable,” the city’s chamber of commerce has said.Read

How Cardinal John Henry Newman came to be considered as a saint Sep 17 2010

Kat Keogh uncovers the story of Cardinal Newman, a humble man revered by many – and finally on the road to sainthood.Read

Police bill for Pope's visit could top £1.5m, warns chief constable Sep 09 2010

The cost of policing the Pope's visit to Britain could reach £1.5 million, police chiefs said today.Read

Pope's visit expected to be worth £12.5m to Birmingham's economy Sep 08 2010

The Papal visit will be worth an estimated £12.5 million to the Birmingham economy, according to the city councillor co-ordinating event.Read

Cofton Park sealed off by security fence ahead of Pope's visit Sep 07 2010

A Birmingham park has been effectively sealed off by a huge Berlin Wall-style barrier ahead of the Pope’s visit this month.Read

Government to 'consider' contributing to cost of Pope's Birmingham visit Jul 16 2010

The Home Office will “consider” contributing to the cost of policing the Pope’s visit to Birmingham, Ministers have promised.Read

Non-policing costs of Pope's UK visit could rise 50 per cent Jul 05 2010

The cost to the Government of the Pope's visit to Britain, which includes a trip to the Birmingham, is set to rise by up to £4 million, it has been disclosed.Read

West Midlands Police fearing Pope security costs during visit to Birmingham Jul 02 2010

The Pope’s visit to Birmingham is threatened by a cash crisis after West Midlands Police was told it may have to fund the cost of security itself.Read

Catholic Church defends decision to move Pope's Mass to Birmingham Jun 25 2010

The Catholic Church has defended its decision to move the venue of a beatification ceremony from Coventry to Birmingham when the Pope visits the UK this autumn.Read

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