Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis’ first year  after election (above)—in 90 seconds. (Video).

Templeton Prize winner Msgr Tomas Halik winner hails Pope Francis’ culture of nearness.’

Catholic commentators welcome the election of Archbishop Stanislaw Gadeckias as leader of the Polish Episcopal Conference.

Falsely accused Northern Irish priest returns to ministry with joy.

Agency for Church in England and Wales warns that NHS charges for migrants could undermine the government’s fight against female genital mutilation.

A group of 200 Catholic employers in the US sues to block Obamacare.

Pakistan: Church destroyed; 5000 Christian families faces eviction.

Catholic numbers show dramatic rise in Middle East.

OPINION

How being a Catholic is cool again. Really!

AND FINALLY

Juan Carlos Pallarols, the Pope’s silversmith, reveals his latest creation.

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