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Cross Wires: Monday breaking news

The latest Catholic and ecumenical news from Scotland around the globe

Holy Father renews call for peace in Egypt, saying Faith and violence are incompatible; Coptic Church in country says: “Long live Egypt, free and proud.” Above, the burnt shell of Prince Tadros Coptic church in the Egyptian City of Minya.

Police probe allegations that £100,000 was stolen from Catholic lay organisation the Knights of St Columba in Glasgow.

Fort Augustus abuse support line launched.

Free Church calls for ‘conscience’ clause in same-sex ‘marriage’ laws.

LIFE

Two held over ‘Dignitas death claim.’

Guide rebuts myths about special needs children.

Scotland police investigate ‘‘online blackmail’ death of Fife teenager.

AND FINALLY

Saved from abortion, Chilean twin brothers now priests.

—Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog. Follow breaking news from the SCO through the day on Twitter at SCO_NEWS

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