Scottish Catholic Observer

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Benetton apologises to the Catholics and gives donation to church charities for using an image of Pope Benedict XVI (above) kissing an Iman during an advertising campaign.

Nottingham Catholic, 21, who refused doctor’s advice to have an abortion after her cancer diagnosis, gives birth to healthy baby girl.

Pope’s schedule for World Meeting of Families in Milan is revealed.

NATIONAL

An Ulster University study finds increasing numbers of friendships between Catholic and Protestant teenagers.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair says a world without religion would lead to tragedy.

INTERNATIONAL

Vatican appoints new bishops for hierarchy of Central African Republic after investigation found many priests there had children.

A senior priest in the Legion of Christ admits breaking vows of celibacy to father a child.

US Catholic University in Ohio stops heath care scheme for students rather than risk providing birth control under new regulations.

- Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog.