Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis has told priests to seek the lost, serve the unwanted and share God’s unconditional love.

Two US bishops resign in Minnesota over abuse.

Vatican: Former nuncio Jozef Wesolowski faces trial on abuse charges.

UK lay leader recommends Vatican tribunal for bishops look at historic cases.

Aberdeen City Council to spend up to £12.7m buying Catholic school.

Wales: LMS helps restore window at historic pilgrimage site.

Turn empty Catholic churches into mosques, French Muslim leader says.

Fire destroys Basilica roof in Nantes, France.

Nigerian priests invited to serve in Kilmore Diocese in Ireland.

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