Scottish Catholic Observer

SCOTLAND AND UK

Supreme Court in London to hear case of Glasgow Catholic midwives (above) who refuse to supervise abortions.

Pilgrims walking from Iona to London in protest against nuclear weapons.

New book gives insight into St Columba.

VATICAN

Pope Francis says no one is Christian by chance.

Christians cannot be anti-Semitic, Pope Francis tells Jewish audience.

Holy Father meets with leader of Argentinian indigenous community.

INTERNATIONAL

Bishops condemn anti-Christian violence in Central African Republic.

Syrian priest killed during attack on Franciscan convent.

US Bishop urges American government to respect rights of Guantanamo detainees.

Indian bishops pray for victims of devastating floods in North of country.

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