Scottish Catholic Observer

The BBC will be airing a controversial radio report directly from a local abortion clinic in an episode that pro-life advocates worry will come across as positive public relations for the abortion business.

Glasgow school staff help raise thousands for Jesuit projects by running London marathon.

Birmingham Sikh made a Papal Knight by Pope Benedict XVI in ceremony conducted by Archbishop Bernard Longley.

IEC2012: From Ireland’s cloisters a prayer for Congress.

Turkish Catholic Church calls for a return of 200 properties.

President of the Episcopal Conference in Pakistan: “As Christians and as members of religious minorities in Pakistan we demand equal rights and opportunities.”

New York’s Cardinal Dolan named to Evangelisation and Communications Councils as new cardinals get their assignments.

Troubled janitor gets life in prison for US priest’s slaying.

An actor in Brazil has died 17-days after being strangled by his own safety equipment during an Easter play.

AND FINALLY

The St Patrick’s Heritage Centre in Downpatrick, County Down, NI, is facing closure on April 30.

-Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog.