Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis: Heart full of desire for possessions is ‘empty of God.’

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church leader praying for the people of Crimea and appeals for the unity of Ukraine, as Russia has reportedly deployed troop. Pope Francis appeals for fraternity.

Church and UN looking towards the end of the AIDS epidemic.

The social action arm of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, has urged the government to ‘tackle the growing scandal of child poverty in working households.’

£860,000 for anti-sectarian drive in Scotland; Glasgow theatre awarded £400,000 for plays and workshops on sectarianism.

Children and staff taken ill by chemical fumes at St Mary’s Catholic School in Stortford.

Arts philanthropist snaps up St Stephen’s Church in Edinburgh.

Christian groups to mark Ash Wednesday with anti-war prayer vigils, including one at Faslane.

Web site ready for Pope’s May visit to the Holy Land.

OPINION

A society open to life versus the push for euthanasia.

AND FINALLY

Pope Emeritus Benedict resigned early because of the World Cup… kind of.

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