Scottish Catholic Observer

TOP STORIES

Catholic Sudanese mother Meriam Ibrahim (above) faces seven years in jail after bid to leave the country hours after death sentence for ‘marrying Christian was dropped.’

Milngavie parents await MSPs’ call-indecision over Catholic primary education provision.

Pope Francis beats Barack Obama for most clout on Twitter.

UK AND IRELAND

Bishop of Shrewsbury issues pastoral letter on assisted suicide.

Fifteen more Catholic primaries in Ireland to be closed or amalgamated.

VATICAN/WORLD

Vatican Statement on Legionaries of Christ, Franciscans of the Immaculate.

The Pope launches a campaign to help African albinos.

Mgr Vincent Foy celebrates 75th anniversary of priesthood at the age of 99.

According to a study, the quality of homilies is the top criteria, when choosing a parish in Spain.

AND FINALLY

Pope stops car to bless disabled girl at side of road.

Holy Father shows off Argentina football top.

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