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The latest Catholic news

Ian Kennedy, father of Charles (above) and popular parishioner at St John’s parish, Caol, dies.

Boost for parents fighting to keep St Joseph’s Primary in Milngavie open.

Church issues message calling for respect for the Roma.

Pope Francis makes Easter call to Antarctica.

English and Welsh bishops issue election advice to Catholics.

Global Muslim population to equal that of Christians in 2050.

60,000 Nigerians flee to Cameroon to escape Boko Haram.

—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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