Scottish Catholic Observer

Number of new nuns in England and Wales trebles in five years, hits 25-year high with 45 women taking the vow last year.

Is dialogue with Islam possible? Yes, and it’s needed now more than ever, Vatican says.

Pope Francis Cuba visit: Catholic Church’s tense relations with Communist state to improve with Papal visit.

Holy See expresses concern about Israel-Palestine negotiations.

Pope met French Vatican envoy nominee at centre of gay speculation.

CAFOD supporters hear from cyclone survivors.

Parishes to serve Indian Faithful established in Lancaster.

AND FINALLY

Spanish film brings story of ‘Three Rebel Monks‘ to life.

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