Scottish Catholic Observer

TOP STORIES

Lockerbie bombing: Megrahii’s death a ‘sad event’ says Dr Jim Swire (above right), who lost daughter in tragedy but whose campaign for an inquiry in to the bomber’s conviction was backed by Cardinal O’Brien (above centre) in 2010.

Pope’s prayers as Italy reels from bomb attack and deadly quake.

Fr Lombardi: Statement on latest publication of confidential Vatican documents through leaks.

NATIONAL AND IRISH

Shrewsbury: Bishop reaffirms ‘enduring value of priestly celibacy.’

Irish Independent Eucharistic Congress supplement in two parts.

INTERNATIONAL

Trust Pope’s judgement on SSPX deal, senior US rabbi says.

OPINION

Stephen McGinty call for change at General Assembly of the Church of Scotland: On the concerns of Christians, the late Cardinal Winning and his successor, Keith O’Brien have proved more successful than the Church of Scotland.

AND FINALLY

Warm tributes were paid to The Rt Hon Lord St John of Fawsley, at a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate his life and work, in St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey.

Pic: Paul McSherry