Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis: Chrism Mass homily.

More young Britons are joining the priesthood.

Bishop of Shrewsbury to open house of discernment for men considering vocation to priesthood.

In spite of same-sex marriage and other legislative erosions of Church teaching, stand up for our Christianity, PM David Cameron (above) tells UK.

Ordinariate‘s Mgr Keith Newton fears 1500-member group’s growth is too slow.

Crimea: Catholics face uncertain future.

Restructuring of Roman Curia next on agenda for Pope, Council of Cardinals.

Pontifical Council for the Laity’s new webpage highlights the emphasis John Paul II and John XXIII placed on the role of women.

Brazilian prelate recounts conversation with Pope on ordination of married men.

OPINION

STEPHEN GLOVER: Forget food banks. Why doesn’t the Church fight the evil of welfare dependency?

AND FINALLY

Lay founder of a hospice moves closer to Canonisation.

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