Pope Benedict XVI uses celebration of Mass at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow to warn against the many temptations of the modern world
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Special message for young Scottish Catholics
Pope Benedict XVI used the celebration of Mass in Bellahouston Park in Glasgow to urge young Scottish Catholics to avoid the temptations of the modern world. On the bright but breezy day the Holy Father received a rapturous reception from the entire 70,000-strong congregation but said he had a special message in his... read more
The Pope’s first address to Britian
The Pope has made his first address to the United Kingdom since arrving in the country after being warmly welcomed by the Queen.
The Pope has praised the character of the Scots and spoken of Christianity's integral role in Britain's history. The Holy Father was speaking in Edinburgh after the Queen had praised the work of the Church in her welcome. "As I begin my visit to the United Kingdom, in Scotland's historic capital city, I greet in... read more
Pupils make furniture fit for the Pope
Queen Margaret Academy youngsters’ craftsmanship will provide comfort for Holy Father
A PRAYER kneeler and chairs to be used by Pope Benedict XVI at Bellahouston Park next week, have been presented to Bishop John Cunningham of Galloway Diocese by pupils from Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr. The four chairs and kneeler were designed and created by Queen Margaret pupils and were blessed... read more
Living the Papal visit dream
Excitement builds for Pope’s arrival as details, including Susan Boyle’s performances, emerge, altar, lectern, Niamh Quail, Neil Reid
Confirmation that global singing star Susan Boyle will perform at Bellahouston Park as part of the Papal visit celebrations tops an exciting week for Scottish Catholics eagerly awaiting the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI next month. The Church announced on Wednesday that the Britain’s Got Talent finalist from Blackburn in the... read more
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