Scottish Catholic Observer

Mother Teresa (above) could be made a saint next year by Pope Francis. Speculation abounds that this will happen on September 5 2016 but Holy See Press Office says it is only rumours.

Explosion at Cardiff steelworks—Archbishop George Stack of Cardiff says: “My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved and those who have been injured.”

New arrest imminent in Vatican leaks inquiry.

Vatican cardinal characterises Islamic State as satanic.

Broadcaster Piers Morgan, a Catholic, calls on Muslims to take a stand instead of ‘cowering in fear.’

Swedish court says Christian midwife ‘must do abortions.’

Vatican Nativity scene, tree to be unveiled early for Year of Mercy.

Bangladesh: Italian priest seriously injured in shooting.

Congo’s bishops warn against unconstitutional third term for president.

AND FINALLY

Interview: St Ambrose College Graduate Damian Hinds—the man who looks after the tax.

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