Scottish Catholic Observer

General Audience: Pope Benedict XVI reflects on role of Jesus throughout history. (Video)

Syrian archbishop appeals to UN and Iraqi prime minister for aid.

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal said Pope Benedict XVI’s message for the World Day of Peace also celebrated on January 1, ‘encourages each of us to feel responsible for building peace.’

Bishops from Europe and US to visit suffering people in Holy Land.

Archbishop Nichols ends ‘gay-friendly’ Masses in London’s Soho.

Appointments: Pope Benedict XVI today named Mgr Stephen Jensen as the new Bishop of Prince George, BC, Canada and Mgr David Talley as auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, GA, US.

Iranian pastor’s Christmas arrest worries religious liberty advocates.

AND FINALLY

The president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications has described the process by which Pope Benedict’s tweets originate.

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