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Cross Wires: Sunday breaking news

The latest Catholic and ecumenical headlines

In message to Pope Francis, Syrian president (above) says he is ready for peace talks.

Catholic prelate in the Philippines ‘will entrust the Archdiocese of Jaro to God.’

Vatican observers look for thaw between Pope Francis, US nuns.

Pope has more than 11 million Twitter followers.

Portrait found by Fr Jamie MacLeod revealed on Antiques Roadshow to be by Anthony Van Dyck  worth £400,000.

AND FINALLY

The story behind the Vatican’s Nativity scene.

 

—Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog. Follow breaking news from the SCO through the day on Twitter at SCO_NEWS.

 

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