Scottish Catholic Observer

This Lent, ask God for the ‘gift of tears,’ Pope Francis says.

SCIAF’s Wee Box gets a star-studded big push (above).

Nuncio: Russian annexation of Crimea is ‘gross violation’ of law.

Cardinal Parolin: Action needed in Libya through the United Nations.

Parents seek opt-out for St Joseph’s Primary in Milngavie.

Charities warn ‘gagging law’ stops them campaigning on election issues.

First Catholic church in Sinai “Joy for the Catholics of Egypt.

Gay Catholics get Vatican welcome.

AND FINALLY

Meet Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Pope Francis’ former secretary of state.

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