Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis elevates Archbishop Nichols of Westminster to a cardinal (above).

The Holy Father inducts new cardinals as predecessor Benedict looks on. (Full homily here).

Pope tells cardinals to shun gossip, intrigue, cliques.

Holy Father: No to divisions between Christians.

The lawyer of the mentally-ill Scottish pensioner facing death in Pakistan for blasphemy says he won’t survive in prison until his appeal is heard.

Scotland’s biggest food bank has run out of food.

Prayers said at at the Holy Cross Church in Pontyberem, Wales, for newborn  Eliza-Mae Mullane who was killed by pet dog.

Ukrainian bishop compares slain protestors to martyrs and Pope Francis asks cardinals to send message of support to suffering Ukrainians.

Pope Francis calls for renewed commitment to Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy.

London conference to mark first anniversary of election of Pope Francis.

AND FINALLY

Oldest living nun celebrates 107th birthday at Vatican.

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