Scottish Catholic Observer

UK

Catholic Northern Ireland born footballer James McClean (above) receives death threats for choosing to play for Republic of Ireland.

Stroud Conservative council chairman resigns over UK Government’s support for same-sex ‘marriage.’

VATICAN

Vatican conference highlights evil of human trafficking.

Calls for resignations at Pontifical Academy of Life after opponents of Church allowed to speak at conference.

Swiss Guard’s chaplain speaks about the lives of the Pope’s bodyguards.

INTERNATIONAL

Kenyan bishops urge their flock to only vote for pro-life politicians.

Controversy after Catholic pupil in Iowa, US, is given scholarship award by homosexual rights organisation.

Meeting of dissident Irish priests takes place in Dublin.

Coptic Church begins search for new Pope.

Historic US church in California is target of horrific vandalism.

-Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog.