Scottish Catholic Observer

TOP STORIES Pope Benedict XVI explains the significance of Lent and Ash Wednesday. Glasgow University study finds UK state schools can spend as little as £1 a pupil on Religious Education. Above, paper author Professor James Conroy with Archbishop Mario Conti at the recent Cardinal Winning Education Lecture. Renovation of historic window begins at Our Lady and St Joesph Church in Selkirk. UK Church backs new campaign against legalisation of same-sex 'marriage' in England and Wales. Liverpool Archdiocese launches Lent evangelisation programme. INTERNATIONAL Middle East Archbishop appeals for ceasefire in Syria. Vatican urges Peru university to protect its Catholic identity. Kentucky bishops warn ... continue reading.