Scottish Catholic Observer

Vatican releases English translation of synod‘s final report.

Pope  Francis refuses to wear bullet proof vest for Christmas speech amid ISIS threat.

Pope talks Paris climate summit with Sri Lankan president. (Video).

Vatican must step up prosecutions of financial crimes, says watchdog.

New Vatican document highlights role of religious brothers.

Twenty nine churches and chapels in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are to share in a £390,000 funding for church repairs.

First Catholic university opens in Iraq.

A new priest in Orissa, India, in the Year of Mercy.

AND FINALLY

Pope’s ‘first selfie’ is not all it seems but it still brings joy to the Internet.
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