Scottish Catholic Observer

TOP STORIES

ISIS captures Iraqi Christians’ largest Christian town.

Pope Francis (above): Families are called to stability, fruitfulness.

Pope prays for China earthquake victims and Middle East peace as he resumes general audience.

Vatican: Abandoned Down syndrome baby is victim of ‘throwaway’ culture.

INTERNTIONAL

Australian Catholic schools teachers and support staff unite in strike action.

Firing of doctor at Poland Catholic hospital over abortion refusal sparks outcry.

VATICAN

Pope’s finance chief Cardinal George Pell talks Vatican reform.

UK

The long ordeal faced by groups of stranded crew supported by the Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) has finally ended.

Pax Christi remembers Hiroshima and Nagasaki

AND FINALLY

Bishops in the Philippines launch a website for Pope’s visit.

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