Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Benedict XVI will today announce the date for the Canonisation of over 800 new saints for the Catholic Church, during a consistory with cardinals. (Video)

Pope angelus: Do not be discouraged in proclaiming the Gospel.

World Day for the Sick: Church recalls Our Lady of Lourdes apparitions today and the chief executive of the HCPT pilgrimage trust speaks of why the shrine is so loved.

Knights of Malta Catholic order celebrates 900 years. Full text of Pope’s address.

Rock concert kicks off gathering for Pontifical Council for Culture. (Video).

Irish politicians who support abortion should be denied Communion, says Cardinal Burke in the US.

Vatican official says his defence of homosexual rights was misunderstood.

CAFOD spokesman says the 8.0 magnitude earthquake off the Solomon Islands that triggered a localised tsunami is three days by boat from the capital.

Police disarm explosive device found in Madrid cathedral.

Vatican council examines emotional intelligence.

ECUMENICAL

Aberdeen minister set to quit Church of Scotland over homosexual clergy row.

Scottish minister speaks out against religious persecution.

Hamish Macbeth villagers fight to save their only church.

AND FINALLY

Children’s comic books explains the story of the Second Vatican Council. (Video).

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