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Cross Wires: Wednesday headlines

The latest Catholic news and views

SCOTLAND AND UK

Scottish Government’s delay over same-sex ‘marriage’ may be because of fears it would restrict freedom of religion.

Belfast loyalist band apologies for its provocative behaviour outside a Catholic church.

VATICAN

Vatican financial institution passes transparency test.

Website for Pope’s visit to Lebanon in September launched.

Pope Benedict says St Teresa of Avila is a good model for New Evangelisation.

INTERNATIONAL

Leader of American nuns criticised by Vatican defends actions in radio interview.

Catholic Relief Services urge aid for world’s largest refugee camp in Kenya.

US Bishops state opposition to Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

-Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog.

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