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Cross Wires: Wednesday breaking news

The latest Catholic headlines.

Former Irish President Mary McAleese urges Cardinal O’Brien (above) to share his life story.

Bishop who protected Chinese girls from Japanese soldiers could become patron saint of abuse victims.

Pope meets baby Jesus, carries lamb, during visit to live nativity scene.

US peace activist Fr John Dear has been dismissed from the Jesuit order.

Sri Lankan Bishop calls for international investigation into war crimes in his country.

Newman University appoints Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor as first chancellor.

Holy Father warns Catholics to beware of false prophets.

Catholic charities help Americans through brutal winter.

—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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