Scottish Catholic Observer

Scottish aristocrat (above) to take Vatican backed Passion play to notorious Italian prison.

A former chaplain and ex-principal of a Catholic children’s care home in England have been jailed for abusing boys.

Terrorist attack on Syrian city targets Christians.

Pope Francis to share monthly prayer intentions on video.

Former head of Savannah Diocese in the US passes away.

Uganda: Catholic Church mourns Bishop Halem ‘Imana.

A BBC investigation has uncovered evidence that Church land in Uganda is being used for child labour.

Billionaire’s chapel unveiled.

Philippines: Priest suspended for using hooverboard at end of Mass.

AND FINALLY

Vatican criticises farcical Italian New Year’s Eve show.

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