Scottish Catholic Observer

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (above) joined Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow today for the launch of Lentfest 2012 at Glasgow University’s Memorial Chapel.

Now in its sixth year, the Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts Project’s Lenten (AGAP) celebration of Faith and the arts has received a seal of approval from the Vatican.

At Tuesday’s launch, Stephen Callaghan, Lentfest director, read out a letter to Archbishop Conti—the founder of Lentfest—signed on Pope Benedict XVI’s behalf by Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, cardinal president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, which was founded by Pope Benedict’s predecessor, Pope John Paul II.

For the full story, pick up this Friday’s Scottish Catholic Observer in parishes.

—Pic: Gerard Gough