Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis appoints Fr William Nolan (above) as Bishop of Galloway.

Ireland: Pope Francis appoints new Archbishop of Cashel and Emly.

Pope Francis today Canonised six new saints, two Indians and four Italians, all of whom dedicated their lives to the poor.

Will Pope Francis’ visit to the European parliament on Tuesday bolster family issues?

Pope to new movements: Freedom, charism, communion.

Scotland’s culture war: Secularists and church head-to-head.

Cardinal Nichols shocked by effects of Gaza war.

AND FINALLY

Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor helped to orchestrate a behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign which led to the election of Pope Francis, according to new book.

—Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog. Follow breaking news from the SCO through the day on Twitter at SCO_NEWS.

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