Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis leads silent prayer at Vatican for all those abducted by IS militants in Syria and Iraq.

Venezuela: Bishops call for end to violence after police kill teenager.

Pope: Jesus reveals himself, as the perfect icon of the Father.

Pope Francis in attack on ‘throwaway’ culture of world economy and financial inequality.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols: ‘Test parties on immigration.’

Archbishop Martin opens Ireland’s First National Safeguarding Conference.

COMMENT

Church of England: Are vicars paid enough.

SPORT

Gordon Waddell: Scottish clubs need to do more to combat sectarianism in Scotland.

 AND FINALLY

Going to Confession during Lent? Here are some tips from the Pope.

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