Scottish Catholic Observer

Same-sex ‘marriage’ legalised in Scotland, despite Church objections and unresolved issues over religious freedom and faith education.

Pope’s Lenten message urges Catholics to embrace charity.

French Government bows to religious pressure over family law.

New York mayor to boycott St Patrick’s day parade in gay furore.

Vatican newspaper pays tribute to Lord of the Rings.

Churches offer sanctuary to Indonesians fleeing volcano.

Pope Francis will not be watching the film Philomena.

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