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Pope Francis is at risk of an assassination attempt by the Islamic extremists, Vatican is warned ahead of his first visit to a Muslim-majority country this weekend.

Bishop John Keenan of Paisley on independence referendum: ‘Everyone highly nervous’ in Scotland.

The Council of Cardinals weighs creation of two new Vatican congregations.

Commission on protecting minors to hold next meeting in early October, new Commission on Vatican media reform to hold first meeting next week.

Four kilos of cocaine found in Vatican librarian’s car.

Report: The exile of  Conservative Catholic hero Cardinal Raymond Burke.

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Cristina Odone: Battle for independence is replaying the struggles of Catholic Scotland.

 

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  •  Archbishop Rino Fisichella at Cardinal Winning Lecture: Spread the Faith to new online culture.
  • Bishop Joseph Toal celebrates the White Mass at St Andrews Cathedral in Glasgow for those in the medical professions.
  • In a new six-part series in the SCO, Dr Joseph Bradley explores the relevance of faith to political life in the context of an ever-changing Scotland.
  • Aid to the Church in Need gives us an insight into the situations of extreme prejudice that Christians in Pakistan regularly face.
  • SCIAF launches its Lenten Wee Box Big Change campaign in its 50th anniversary year, with the UK Government set to match all donations until May 17.

 

 

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