Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope’s general audience this morning is his first public appearance since his resignation.

Cardinal Keith O’Brien has not ‘made mind up’ about new Pope.

Church ready for non- European Pope  ‘if it’s the will of God,’ says Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana.

Pope Benedict XVI will have no say on successor, his Papal ring will be destroyed, along with other powerful emblems of authority, just as they are after a Pope’s death.

Vatican officials admit Pope had pacemaker fitted but say it had no bearing on his decision to quit.

Pope decided to resign after Cuba trip, Vatican advisor says.

Pope’s last Mass will be today, Ash Wednesday in St Peter’s.

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