Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Benedict XVI gives his final Sunday blessing, telling crowds in St Peter’s Square that he is not abandoning the Church with his decision to resign. (Video). (Full text).

Vatican accuses media of false reports ahead of conclave.

Bishop Stephen Robson told St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh the Church ‘cannot not be saddened‘ by news as Cardinal O’Brien misses Mass after accusations.

Vatican says it will investigate allegations against Cardinal Keith O’Brien.

BBC Scotland and STV content sharing agreement strained after claim that STV breached Cardinal Keith O’Brien interview embargo.

The Church of Scotland has been urged to parachute in a spin doctor as it prepares to play out potentially one of the most difficult times in its history on the world stage.

AND FINALLY

Dolce & Gabbana debut a little ‘Vatican red.’

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