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The latest Catholic and inter-faith news

Cuba: Pope Francis celebrates Mass before thousands.

Pope deeply moved by plight of Vatican-housed refugee family.

Refugee crisis: Thirteen die in ferry collision off Turkey.

India: Carmelite nun killed in Kerala.

Nepal’s President Yadav approves secular constitution.

Africa will save marriage, family, Cardinal Sarah vows.

Pope Francis, Palestinian president speak about Jerusalem violence.

Pope Peter’s original distinctive benediction sign ‘was caused by nerve damage that stopped him giving Spock greeting.’

AND FINALLY
Beloved Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket, 69, is honoured with a knighthood by Pope Francis.

—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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