Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Benedict XVI will present African Catholic bishops with an authoritative Papal document on ‘reconciliation, justice and peace’ during Mass in Cotonou, Benin on Sunday. He arrives in Africa today. (Itinerary, video).

Evangelical churches in Scotland follow Catholc Church’s lead and unite to oppose same-sex ‘marriage.’

Scotsman Chris Daly says he expects to be joined by MSPs including Labour’s Michael McMahon on his march to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, November 29, seeking justice for the victims of institutional abuse.

Fury over plans to make local authorities in England and Wales commission abortions.

The Catholic Church in England is embroiled in a fresh row with Coloma Convent Girls‘ School in Croydon after intervening to stop middle-class parents dominating places.

Ireland will maintain diplomatic relations with the Vatican through an ambassador based in Dublin, it has been confirmed.

A gathering of Catholic patriarchs in the Middle East yesterday urged Christians to hold onto their lands and holy places and also called for a unified Easter holiday to boost Christian unity.

Catholic nun Sr Valsa John hacked to death in eastern Indian had been threatened by mine owners.

The French charismatic movement, the Community of the Beatitudes, has admitted that its founder Gerard Croissant committed abuse.

-Cross Wires is the Scottish Catholic Observer blog