Scottish Catholic Observer

Dates confirmed for Pope Francis’ trip to Sri Lanka, Philippines as the Catholic population celebrates the 100 millionth baby  born in the latter country.

Mosul’s Christians plead for aid from Iraqi government.

Middle East churches: ‘we are going back to the prehistory period.’

Vatican hosts conference marking World Day against Trafficking (above).

Evangelicals hail Pope’s Caserta visit and apologise to Catholics.

Swastikas and sectarian graffiti attack by loyalists on Catholic church in Dungannon, NI, sparks anger.

Archbishop Bo: “Unity and peace for the family of Myanmar.”

Protestors slam global failure to save missing Nigerian girls.

OPINION

Peter Kearney on assisted suicide: “We must protect our children’s lives.”

Firing health professionals who refuse to abort babies is watershed moment for Europe—Poland, Scotland, Sweden see violation of human rights.

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