The Pope has not done enough to punish priests who abuse children, and the Church has not shown enough remorse, British people have said in a ComRes poll.

With sad predictability, the latest attempts to smear Peter Tatchell began before his documentary on the pope had been broadcast. But those Christians who attack him with questionable allegations need to answer the very real questions that he asks.

A major debate about the Catholic Church and enforced priestly celibacy will take place in Central London tonight, ahead of the Pope's visit to the UK.