Scottish Catholic Observer

Papal Angelus: The world must be filled with the presence of Christ.

The service of charity, Pope Benedict XVI said today in a new Apostolic Letter – issued ‘motu proprio,’ on his own initiative–is at the heart of the Church’s identity and mission. Full text here.

Our personal encounter with Christ is the essence of the New Evangelisation, says Cardinal George Pell of Sydney’s message at the St Andrew’s Day conference in Glasgow. Speech in full.

Vatican updates security measures after Vatileaks.

Caritas helps over 40,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon .(Video).

AND FINALLY

The Vatican was converted into a giant circus venue on Saturday as Pope Benedict XVI welcomed a parade of clowns, acrobats and and carnival folk.

-Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog.