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Cross Wires: Wednesday headlines

The latest Catholic news from Scotland and abroad

Parliamentary officer for Scottish bishops ‘disappointed’ that the Scottish Government yesterday decided to ignore the existence of Christmas in its promotion of the country’s three ‘winter festivals.’

EU Bishops welcome ‘milestone judgement’ banning patent on human embryos.

Congregation of Marian Fathers wins court battle to move the remains of a Catholic priest buried on the estate which inspired Wind in the Willows.

Pope Benedict XVI has announced the replacement of Bishop Ivan Milova of Porec and Pula in Croatia.

Catholic Church in Ivory Coast reports it had suffered 30 different attacks against places of worship and other buildings over the past two months.

Kenyan archbishop backs military action against Somali militia.

Australian bishops meet Vatican officials to discuss removed colleague.

New US bishop tells Catholics ‘come home.’

Archbishop Dolan of New York welcomes President Obama’s remarks on Egypt’s Christians.

OPINION

Now is time for the Kirk to speak up on same-sex ‘marriage.’

– Cross Wires is the Scottish Catholic Observer Blog

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