Scottish Catholic Observer

Mother Church never closes Her doors to Her children, Holy Father says at general audience (above).

Pope Francis asks Catholics to join in prayer to UN’s International Day of Peace. (Video).

Pope calls for ‘another way’ for Catholic divorcees.

Zanzibar: Priest’s condition remains serious after acid attack.

El Salvador’s Archbishop Oscar Romero  to be honored in London today.

Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster speaks out about Israel’s security barrier’s impact on the lives of West Bank Palestinians.

York: archaeologist sister makes vows in historic chapel.

‘Peace is the supreme good to rebuild Syria.’ the Syrian people welcomes the Pope’s new appeal.

Religious liberty threats pose ‘real danger’ in Indonesia, Burma.

OPINION

Stephen Hawking is a great scientist but a bad source for opinions on assisted suicide.

The real power of Cuba’s Catholic Church.

AND FINALLY

Argentina: Church inherits large stadium.

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