Scottish Catholic Observer

Pope Francis explains the keys of the priestly vocation to Italian bishops. (Video).

The Pope talks to La Croix on healthy secularism, the Church’s universal missionary mandate, the migration crisis and Muslims and Christians.

Ranking prelates decline to testify at Vatileaks trial.

Cardinal Turkson calls for action to stop HIV transmission to children.

Relics of St St Anthony of Padua come to Paisley.

Supreme Court puts ends 11-year sit-in at closed Catholic parish in the US.

For US bishops, Pope Francis brings clarity to transgender issues.

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