Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis is to elevate new cardinals on February 14 next year.

Islamic State beheads four children who refused to convert to Islam.

Pope’s Thursday morning homily: God is like a tender mother.

Pope Francis began a new series of catechesis during his weekly audience, focusing the family.

Holy Father to honour Our Lady of Guadalupe by celebrating a ‘Creole’ Mass tomorrow. (Video).

Secular attack on Catholic education in Scotland.

Primary school tables: Faith schools dominating rankings in England.

Specialist anti-trafficking and slavery centre set up at Catholic university in London.

Tsunami 10 years after: On-line exhibition of work by Tim Hetherington.

Pope: Climate change a serious ethical and moral responsibility.

AND FINALLY

Italy’s singing nun gives Pope Francis her debut CD.

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