Scottish Catholic Observer

Cardinal Nichols (above) says any upsurge in racism after Brexit vote 'must not be tolerated'. Pope Francis celebrates with Pope Emeritus Benedict as he marks 65 years as a priest. European Catholic leaders fear Brexit threatens unity. Departing UK ambassador to the Vatican reflects on... read more

Northern Irish Bishop urges remain vote in EU referendum. British doctors vote to continue their opposition to assisted suicide. Vatican marks Laudato Si' first anniversary with new website. Holy See releases details of Pope's trip to Armenia this weekend. Young Catholics of Aberdeen diocese attend '... read more

The world needs Christ more than ever, the Pope (above) said yesterday. SCIAF chief executive says Brexit could impact charity funding. A thief who broke in Johnstone Church twice has been  jailed. Christians in Aleppo offer food to poor Muslims... read more

Papal party to celebrate Pope Emeritus Benedict's (above) 65th anniversary of ordination on June 29. Catholic teen felt 'ashamed' after bullying workmates subjected him to a mock crucifixion. Pope Francis to back Aid to Church in Need's Year of Mercy appeal. We must recognize dignity of all,... read more

Pope Francis (above) expresses 'horror and condemnation' over yesterday's Orlando shootings. Over 1200 attended the St Margaret's pilgrimage in Dunfermline yesterday. Pope met with Argentinian mother of man on death row in Texas. Vatican to host conference on leprosy. Priest born deaf urges sacraments ... read more

Edinburgh primary school to be renamed to make it sound more Catholic The long running conflict behind Catholic Church burnings in Chile. Scottish Muslim leaders invite Donald Trump  (above) to visit a mosque. New Vatican department for laity and the family to open September. Vatican urges... read more

Details of Pope’s participation in Reformation events in Swedish cities of Lund and Malmö. Holy Father sends greetings to Lednica 2000 Youth Meeting in Poland. Pope Francis sends message to prison chaplains. Campaigners calling for women priests are meeting in Rome this week and have unprecedented meeting with Vatican representatives. Does the Irish Catholic... read more

Number of abortions in Scotland up for first time in three years. British religious leaders: Vote to stay in EU. International Children's Day: Pope Francis asks for prayers for young Syrians. Church needs courageous women like Mary (above), Pontiff says. The Vatican is continuing its focus on the ministry of deacons with a... read more

Why did Pope Francis pick Poland for World Youth Day 2016? JRS calls migrants shipwreck disaster ‘a human tragedy.’ Politicians and media accused of trying to destroy Catholic Church in Ireland. Curial leaders meet with Pontiff. The Pope's ghostwriter: Controversial archbishop penned key passages of exhortation ten years ago. Patriarch... read more

Is secular Scotland a nation where religion is in retreat? Death of refugee girl frames Pope's heartbreaking talk with youth off children’s train. Want to be a good servant? Be generous, Pope Francis tells deacons. 'I believe that Ireland should be united,' says Archbishop of Armagh. Pope Francis meets with... read more