Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis set for huge Philippines welcome amid calls for change.

Initial plans in the works for Pope to visit Washington DC  while in US.

Haiti: Five years on from the earthquake the main focus is to care for and strengthen the people, say ACN.

Family of three Glasgow bin lorry crash victims thanks the Catholic Church, Celtic FC, Glasgow City Council for their support.

For only the second time in over 470 years, a Catholic Mass has been celebrated in St Margaret’s Church, Westminster, this time it was a memorial service for for Jim Dobbins  MP (above).

Pope Francis: Marian prayer at the shrine of Our Lady of Madhu.

Venezuelan bishops blame Marxist government for national crisis.

COMMENT

From St John Paul to Pope Francis: Message to youth.

Small but effective, Scottish aid seeks independence, writes Peter Guest.

AND FINALLY

Is Pepsi using Pope Francis to sell soft drinks?

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