Hildegard of Bingen has been waiting nine centuries for the nod from Rome, but her fellow-German has finally seen the light of her holiness.

She is to be named a Doctor of the Church in October, and a saint some time sooner. And about time, too. Report here.

Cesaria Evora, the Cap Verde diva who called off her last tour three months ago, died today. The Government of Cap Verde has declared 48 hours of national mourning.