The Pope has made his first address to the United Kingdom since arrving in the country after being warmly welcomed by the Queen.
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The Pope’s first address to Britian
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
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Apostolic Nuncio appointed; Vatican could save Iranian woman; Damage to Sistine Chapel
APOSTOLIC NUNCIO APPOINTED TO IRAQ AND JORDAN Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Mgr Giorgio Lingua as the Holy See’s representative to Iraq and Jordan. The new Apostolic Nuncio, who has a licence in Canon Law, will begin the position at a time in which the Iraqi Church struggles to find peace. Mgr Lingua joined the Vatican’s diplomatic corps... 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
Deadly disease follows flood
Senior Scottish clergymen urge public to support emergency appeals for Pakistan
THE plight of the 20 million people affected by devastating flooding in Pakistan has moved Scotland’s most senior Catholic clergymen to appeal for help on their behalf. Cardinal Keith O’Brien and Archbishop Mario Conti have offered prayers and support for the flood victims and made urgent appeals for Scots to give... read more
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- Full report on Knights of St Columba’s sanctity of marriage campaign in parishes in Scottish Government ministers’ constituencies.
- The Scottish Lieutenancy of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre greets the order’s grand master, Cardinal Edwin O’Brien after his elevation.
- Cardinal Keith O’Brien tribute to murdered Pakistani politician Shahbaz Bhatti on the first on anniversary of his death.
- Preview of the Lentfest play The Martyrdom of St John Ogilvie.
- Canon Canning looks at the history of the Eucharistic Congress ahead of this year’s gathering in Dublin in June.
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