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Cross Wires: Monday headlines

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Muslim mob torches Catholic church in Sudanese capital amid reports of fresh clashes.

GLOW today broadcasts meeting of Scottish religious leaders, including Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow (above), for school pupils to question them on how religion and spirituality is relevant today.

Catholic students needed for volunteer project in Burma this summer, backed by Catholic peer Lord David Alton of  Liverpool.

Polish right demonstrates in favour of Catholic TV.

An Irish lay religious group will hold a silent vigil outside the residence of the papal nuncio in protest at the silencing of four liberal priests.

Catholic Church escapes controversial new Irish household charge.

Survivors of childhood abuse by members of the UK Anglican and Catholic churches have called on the government to conduct a full independent inquiry.

Benue Church collapsed building victims buried in Nigeria.

Premier Radio launches Catholic e-magazine.

AND FINALLY

The Priests‘ first US performance.

-Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog.

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