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Cross Wires: Wednesday headlines

The latest Catholic news.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg (above) criticised  for speech that called opponents of same-sex ‘marriage’ bigots.

Vatican to examine allegation of child abuse against Scottish priest.

Former English referee’s house raided over anti-Catholic blog posts.

Pope urges care for women and children who live on the street.

Patriarch of Jerusalem speaks about the final preparations for the Pope’s visit to Lebanon on Friday.

Vatican hires financial crime expert to improve transparency it’s economic dealings.

-Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog.

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