Scottish Catholic Observer

Caring for creation is a duty for all, Pope says ahead of encyclical launch.

SNP softens stance on football sectarian laws amid fears young men unnecessarily criminalised.

11 per cent of UK adults attend church at least once a month.

Child protection is not evenly embedded across the Catholic Church, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin has said.

Africa: Pope Francis has announced he plans to visit the Central African Republic and Uganda in November.

Cardinal Nichols prays at the tombs of two Victorian ‘founding fathers.’

Pope to Scouts: You are called to collaborate in the pastoral life of the Church.

Historic number of Catholics to seek US presidency in 2016.

Cardinal Parolin opens new Catholic Church in Abu Dhabi.

In Burundi election, Catholic Church could be swing vote.

For Pakistan Catholics, Mary is protector and bridge for dialogue.

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