Scottish Catholic Observer

Lasting peace is the only way to keep Christians in Jesus’ homeland, says
 Jerusalem prelate Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali (above).

Consultation last night started with teachers at two Catholic secondary schools in Wales amid controversial plans to close them and create one faith-based alternative.

The latest census figures published today are likely to show an increase in the Catholic population of Northern Ireland compared to the Protestant population.

Ecumenisim at the heart of New Evangelisation, says Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.

Catholic bishops in US oppose execution scheduled in Florida.

Caritas in Philippines after super typhoon.

China revokes title of bishop who left Patriotic Association.

Catholic school in Quebec, Canada, loses religious freedom case.

Bishop Kevin Vann installed in Orange County, California, US.

AND FINALLY

Crossed-wires: Electricity company Powershop in New Zealand says a Wellington billboard depicting Pope Benedict XVI marrying a male couple is not targeted at Catholics.

-Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog.