Scottish Catholic Observer

VATICAN

Pope Francis visits Vatican grottoes to pray for deceased Pontiffs. (Video).

‘I lived with a Saint’: John Paul II’s personal secretary, releases book on Polish Pope (above). (Video).

UK AND IRELAND

Bonfire night should be banned because its ‘anti-Catholic,’ say campaigners.

Amnesty International: The response to a call for submissions to the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry in Ireland demonstrates how much the investigation was needed.

Derry Catholic father-of-two who has had cars burnt out for the second time has begged for his family to be left alone alone.

Christian leaders in Ireland back proposal to remove the crime of blasphemy from the country’s constitution.

ECUMENICAL

Fears over Kirk’s proposal for appointment of homosexual clergy.

Anglican leader hints at joint ‘surprises‘ with Pope Francis.

INTERNATIONAL

Spokesman for Catholic Church in Australia says the church has reservations about abuse inquiry.

Archbishop Kurtz expected to be named president of US Catholic Bishops.

Catholic principal says Quebec rule prohibits teaching faith.

YOUTH

National Youth Sunday is an opportunity on November 24, for Catholics in England and Wales to focus on the role young people play.

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