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Cross Wires: Wednesday breaking news

The latest Catholic and ecumenical headlines

British ambassador, Nigel Baker, (above) to Vatican decries ‘brutal crime‘ of sexual violence.

Irish Church ‘didn’t know’ nearly 800 children were buried in a septic tank next to an orphanage.

Parents vow to fight on against plans to close St Joseph’s Primary school in Milngavie.

Cycling champion receives pink jumper blessed by Pope Francis.

Pope Francis urges Zimbabwean bishops to lead their country towards reconciliation.

Jesuit Refugee Service director kidnapped in Afghanistan.

—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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