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Cross Wires: Thursday breaking news
The latest Catholic headlines from Scotland and around the world.
TOP STORIES
Vatican accepts Motherwell Bishop Joesph Devine’s (above left) resignation, Bishop Toal (above right) to be named administrator. SCO report here. Scotsman report here.
A statement from the Holy See warned that prejudice against Christianity is growing in Europe, often under the guise of ‘tolerance.’
Saying children suffer most, Vatican reiterates call to end Syrian violence.
Mexican bishop to lead humanitarian mission to Syria.
VATICAN
Pope Francis shunned official Papal apartments to live ‘normal life,’ he admits, giving reason for first time.
Pope’s weekly general audience text.
UK
Catholic religious order behind Bootle’s Savio Salesian College facing child abuse claims.
NI Catholic priest temporaily steps aside during investigation.
—Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog. Follow breaking news from the SCO through the day on Twitter at SCO_NEWS