Scottish Catholic Observer

TOP STORIES

Pope Francis (above left) is preparing for a historic meeting with his predecessor Benedict XVI (above right) on Saturday—the first time a pontiff will meet a former one.

Pope Francis preaches inter-faith message of cooperation.

Bishop Joseph Toal to address clergy peace rally at Faslane on Saturday.

VATICAN/INTERNATIONAL

Patriarch Bartholomew invites Pope Francis to Jerusalem to celebrate historic anniversary. (Video).

US bishops say healthcare mandate remains ‘unprecedented’ violation of religious liberty.

The Vatican will not recognise Kosovo, claims Serbian Foreign Minister Ivan Mrkić.

Archbishop Oscar Romero: 33 years after his death, the cause of Beatification advances.

ECUMENICAL

New Archbishop of Canterbury lauds Catholic social teaching on eve of his enthronement today.

Christian financial advisors say UK Budget fails to help the poor.

OPINION

Cardinal Grocholewski, prefect of Education Congregation, says this will be a great Pontificate.

AND FINALLY

Pope’s favorite football team to give him an honorary jersey.

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