Scottish Catholic Observer

Catholic bishops endorse Pope Francis’ call for more open-hearted church.

Catholic bishops vote to soften stance toward divorcees, but stand firmly against same-sex marriage (above).

French Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, 93, lost his balance and broke left femur bowing to Pope on Sunday morning.

Jubilee Year: The Pope will pray with families of traffic accident victims.

Former SNP candidate suspended over allegations of  abusive comments online about two Catholic midwives who refused to carry out abortions has been allowed to rejoin the party.

Refugee crisis:: Thousands of new reception places agreed.

Former federal minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok is in line to be Malaysia’s first ever ambassador to the Vatican.

COMMENT

Archbishop Machado: A personal perspective on Nostra Aetate anniversary.

AND FINALLY

Pope Francis: I have special admiration for Filipinos.

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