On the second day of his trip to the UK Pope Benedict XVI told religious leaders of other faiths at St Mary’s, Twickenham, that successful interfaith dialogue requires freedom of religion and freedom of conscience to be respected across the world.
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Leaders hear Holy Father renew commitment to work with other faiths
“Ever since the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Church has placed special emphasis on the importance of dialogue and cooperation with the followers of other religions. In order to be fruitful, this requires reciprocity on the part of all partners in dialogue and the followers of other religions,” he said.... 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
Web exclusive: The Pope receives joyful welcome from Scots
Pope Benedict XVI has recieved an astonishing welcome from the Scottish people on the first day of this visit to the UK.
Pilgrims in Edinburgh and Glasgow have greeted the arrival of Pope Benedict in Scotland with great celebration today. The high point was the papal Mass at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow. An estimated crowd of seventy thousand Catholics particpated in an extraordinary mass that was both joyful and reverent. Utter silence greeted Pope's every word as he celebrated... read more
Pope Benedict XVI addresses abuse crisis on plane to Scotland
Pope Benedict XVI addresses abuse issue during mid-flight press conference on way to Scotland
Pope Benedict XVI held a mid-flight press conference on the way to Scotland with journalists accompanying him on his four-day visit to the United Kingdom. This has become a traditional at the start of Apostolic Journeys and during the interview he refered to the clerical abuse issue as a 'sickness'. "Our... read more
Web exclusive: Youth Cross blessed in Edinburgh
Cardinal Keith O’Brien blessed and received a new Youth Cross yesterday, on the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross.
The Scottish Youth Cross was presented to him by the young Catholic people of Scotland and will be taken to Bellahouston Park for the Papal Mass tomorrow before traveling to other destinations on the Holy Father’s UK itinerary and ultimately onto to World Youth Day in Madrid next year. The Cross... read more
Web exclusive: First minister hosts Pre-Papal visit reception
Scotland’s First Minister has highlighted the Catholic Church’s historic role in shaping Scotland on the eve of the Pope’s visit.
Mr Salmond made the remarks as he hosted a reception at the Great Hall of Edinburgh Castle to mark the imminent arrival of Pope Benedict XVI. The First Minister also paid tribute to individuals and agencies working to ensure the success of the Pope’s visit to Scotland. He then unveiled a Scottish... read more
Papal visit now within reach
Pilgrim transport to Bellahouston Mass is finalised; Pope Benedict XVI to tour park in Popemobile
PAPAL visit organisers in Scotland are asking for ‘patience’ and ‘cooperation’ from the tens of thousands of pilgrims heading to Glasgow next Thursday to join Pope Benedict XVI in the joyful celebration of Mass at Bellahouston Park. Full details of the Mass, including travel arrangements, will reach all parishes and pilgrim... read more
Deputy Prime Minister to greet the Pope
Nick Clegg will represent the UK Government at the start of the Papal visit in Edinburgh
DEPUTY Prime Minister Nick Clegg, a confirmed atheist, will greet Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of the UK Government at his official welcoming ceremony in Edinburgh next Thursday morning. Prime Minister David Cameron is likely to miss the ceremony at Holyroodhouse Palace where senior politicians and religious leaders will be amongst... read more
Pupils cross the border to meet Pope
Scottish schoolchildren to join in a celebration of Catholic education at Twickenham
More than 100 young people from Scotland will join their counterparts from across the UK in a celebration of Catholic education with Pope Benedict XVI at Twickenham, London, on the second day of the Holy Father’s state visit to the UK next week. Every Catholic secondary school in Scotland and each... read more
Quite a show for Holy Father
Cardinal O’Brien promises a ‘grand Scottish spectacle;’ Bishop Logan has to withdraw after injury
POPE Benedict XVI will be greeted by a ‘grand Scottish spectacle’ on the streets of Edinburgh when he arrives in Scotland in two weeks time, Cardinal Keith O’Brien announced this week. Cardinal O’Brien was speaking at Tuesday’s launch of the St Ninian’s Day Parade, held at St Margaret’s Chapel, Edinburgh Castle.... read more
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- Health care professionals back Catholic midwives’ case against NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde over supervision of staff taking part in abortion.
- Outcry as for-profit abortion clinics are allowed to advertise on television.
- Cardinal O’Brien, Archbishop Conti of Glasgow, Bishop Emeritus Moran or Aberdeen and Bishop Joseph Toal of Argyll and the Isles join celebrations at St Bridget’s Church, Baillieston, for the golden jubilee of Mgr John McIntyre.
- Bishop Philip Tartaglia of Paisley led a solemn evening prayer at St Mary’s Church alongside Mgr Denis Carlin, parish priest at the Greenock church, and clergy from other churches to mark the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
- The International Youth Pro-Life Conference, which has thrived in Scotland, is being held in England for the first time this March
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