Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis departs Italy for Africa trip.

The Pope’s five big issues in Africa.

Africa live: Pope to visit Africa, Tunis security alert.

Vatican puts journalists on trial amid human rights furore.

Two new auxiliary bishops for Westminster Archdiocese.

Prayer for Jews ‘should be updated,’ say England and Wales bishops.

Ireland: Church leaders meet government to discuss Paris climate conference.

The Pope meets the board of directors of the IOR and appoints a new director general.

Pope names Vatican official head of US Anglican ordinariate.

Pope Francis’ book on mercy due in January.

Consecrated hosts stolen for blasphemous exhibit in Spain.

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