Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis tells the Americas they must be ‘a land of generosity’.

Calls for Syrians Christians to take up arms, are ‘insanely reckless‘, a Syrian bishop has warned.

Religious freedom is restricted in 75 per cent of countries, a UN report warns.

Indian cardinal condemns high court ruling that criminalises homosexual activity.

Holy Father ‘profoundly saddened’ by death of homeless man in Vatican garage.

French Bishops condemn anti-immigrant parties ahead of local elections.

Ukrainian Bishops lead protestors in prayer after night of police action.

Death toll from religious violence in the Central African Republic tops 1000.

US Catholics delighted by Pope Francis’s selection as Time Magazine person of the year.

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