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Cross Wires: Tuesday headlines

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Church of England warns that same-sex ‘marriage’ could lead to its disestablishment.

Pope Benedict XVI says Catholics must reject a secular culture where the truth does not matter.

Second day of IEC2012 a huge success.

New poll in Northern Ireland finds a minority of Catholics there are in favour of the reunification of Ireland.

INTERNATIONAL

Catholic aid agencies say food is urgently needed in West Africa to avoid famine.

Vatican prelate visits Azerbaijan,  a nation of 450 Catholics.

New study suggests children raised by same-sex couples suffer negative outcomes.

BELL RINGING NEWS

Polish priest given community service for aggressive ringing of Church bells.

Venetian Archbishop agrees to ensure Church bells in Venice will be run in ‘moderation’ ending long running dispute.

-Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog.

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