Scottish Catholic Observer

New Archbishop of Brussels (above) says its ‘unbelievable‘ how much the synod changed the Church’s approach to marriage.

Keep homilies ‘short and simple,’ Pope Francis urges priests.

New Iraqi law will force Christian children to embrace Islam.

The Holy Father visits Florence, calls for a Church for the people.

Pope may visit Auschwitz while in Poland for World Youth Day next year.

National Geographic magazine pays tribute to the Virgin Mary.

AND FINALLY

Chicago nun wins US reality TV cooking show, hopes to highlight issue of hunger.

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