Scottish Catholic Observer

Prayers are being offered for all affected by the Clutha Vaults helicopter crash in Glasgow, especially for those who have died, for the injured, and for the bereaved.

Pope Francis: Peace is possible.

Israeli PM heads to Rome for first talks with the Pope today. (Video).

Vatican to visit Jordan in 2014; Israel trip still possibility.

Catholic Church has been ‘outmarketed‘ on gay ‘marriage,’ says New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

Bosnia-Herzegovinia: Bishop demands end to discrimination against Catholics.

A Catholic bishop has said Northern Ireland Attorney General John Larkin’s call for an end to Troubles era prosecutions ‘is worth considering.’

New ethnic chaplain coordinators appointed for England and Wales.

Vatican charity arm turning Pope’s words into action.

Rolando Marranci named Vatican bank general director.

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