Scottish Catholic Observer

Irish bishops say same-sex marriage would be ‘grave injustice.’

Pope Francis sacks the head of his Swiss Guard—Daniel Anrig—wants less militarised approach.

Vatican report on US nuns to be released December 16.

Texas Catholics in the US to governor: Don’t execute mentally ill man.

Trust welcomes Government’s repair fund for listed UK churches.

A US Church community is devastated after finding their Virgin Mary statue in shambles on Thanksgiving Day.

ECUMENICAL

The most senior figure in the Church of Scotland has challenged the Kirk to find 100,000 new members by 2025.

Poster in Edinburgh comparing Nigel Farage to Hitler defended by church minister.

AND FINALLY

Pope Francis bio-pic in the works.

—Cross Wires is The Scottish Catholic Observer blog. Follow breaking news from the SCO through the day on Twitter at SCO_NEWS