Scottish Catholic Observer

BBC reports on historic cases of abuse at the now closed Fort Augustus Abbey school (above) by monks.

Police investigate Australian priest over abuse allegations in Scotland.

Pope Francis’ sorrow for victims of Italian bus crash, mass funeral being held for those killed.

Vatican financial authority signs agreement with Italy.

Cathedral in Chile vandalised by pro-abortion protestors.

Catholics build new church in the United Arab Emirates.

Church urges Hong Kong Government to ask citizens about reform.

Franciscan group told it must used ordinary form of the Liturgy.

COMMENT

Damian Thompson: has Pope Francis decontaminated the Catholic brand with his statement on pastoral care of the homosexual community?

Fr James Martin SJ: I love this guy: Pope Francis and the future of the Catholic Church.

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