Scottish Catholic Observer

New head of Catholic Church on Ireland (above) says he will be ‘servant leader.’

Pope Francis mourns murder of three missionary sisters in Burundi.

Holy Father has sent a letter of condolence to the family of Steven Sotloff, the second American journalist beheaded by the Islamic State (ISIS).

Pope might visit Turkey, Patriarch Bartholomew in November.

Official prayer, icon, unveiled for World Meeting of Families. (Video).

Vatican and Vietnam meet again to improve bilateral relations and the life of Catholics.

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