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18-POPE-ANGELUS

Cross Wires: Monday latest news

March 7th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

VATICAN/WYD Pope Benedict XVI (above) expressed concern yesterday's Angelus about the ongoing unrest in Libya and last week’s assassination of Pakistan’s only Christian cabinet minister. http://www.voanews.com/english/news/europe/Pope-Benedict-Expresses-Concern-About-Violence-in-Libya-and-Pakistan-117488783.html Vatican to consult the bishops of the world on the New Evangelisation. Video link: http://www.romereports.com/palio/Vatican-consults-the-bishops-of-the-world-on-the-New-Evangelization-english-3653.html Bishops conclude youth ministry meeting on World Youth Day. http://www.oecumene.radiovaticana.org/en1/Articolo.asp?c=467666 NEW ZEALAND Pope Benedict is donating $NZ67,700 to assist people affected by the Christchurch earthquake. http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/pope-donates-67-000-christchurch-4047043 Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand will allocate at least 25 per cent of its annual Lent Appeal towards assisting people hit by the Christchurch earthquake. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1103/S00298/catholic-churchs-lent-appeal-25-percent-to-christchurch.htm The International Council ... continue reading.
DEC-3-ALEX-SALMOND

Cross Wires: Friday headlines

March 4th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

First minister Alex Salmond convenes summit following 'shameful' sectarian violence after Celtic/Rangers clash; Pope Benedict XVI received Chile's President Sebastian Pinera; Vatican close to issuing a set of comprehensive revisions to the laws governing crime in the Church, such as abuse; Maronite conclave to meet next week to elect new patriarch....... continue reading.


MARCH-3-QUEEN-&-NEW-NUNCIO

Cross Wires: Thursday update

March 3rd, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

New Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain presents his diplomatic papers to the Queen (above); Man admits trying to disrupt the Pope's visit to Scotland; Freedom is total abandonment to God's love, Pope says; Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham is 'very important' to Holy Father...... continue reading.


March-2-iraqi

Cross Wires: Wednesday latest news

March 2nd, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

There are winners and losers in the UK review of international aid; Traditionalist Anglicans who remain in the Anglican Church are 'wasting their time and spiritual energy,' says Vatican delegate; Wear your ashes to witness to your Faith...... continue reading.


MARCH-1-LIBYA

Cross Wires: Tuesday headlines

March 1st, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

As rallies continue, Vatican expresses concern about Libya; Pope receives president of the European Parliament; Digital culture poses new challenges, says Holy Father; Insights into Pope John Paul II's life; Pilgrims flock to Medjugorje ahead of 30th anniversary; Scottish press stays silent as Rangers fans sing sectarian songs...... continue reading.


Feb 28 NZ Emma Howard

Cross Wires: Monday update

February 28th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Catholic leaders in Wales back more law-making powers for the assembly; Prince William and Kate Middleton launch St Andrews University's 600th anniversary celebrations; New Zealand Catholic bride (above) saved from earthquake rubble thanks British rescuer; Pope Benedict XVI: Abortion is never a solution; How to register to attend World Youth Day Madrid 2011; Debate on social communications and the Church intensifies...... continue reading.


FEB-25-WCC

Cross Wires: Friday latest news

February 25th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

World churches: US was wrong to veto UN resolution on Israel; Christians in Libya face uncertainty as political instability worsens; Pope analyses revolts in Middle East with President of Lebanon; Vatican studies how to help women post-abortion; Film portrays Josemaria Escrivá as a new kind of hero ...... continue reading.


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Cross Wires: Thursday headlines

February 24th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

New proposals to redefine St Ninian High School's catchment area; US President decision to no longer defend marriage under scrutiny; Holy Father blesses St Maron statue; First we must reform our lives, then the Church, says Pope; WYD— More than 300,000 young pilgrims to participate in 'Days in the Dioceses,' Emilio Estevez comments on film about the road to Santiago de Compostela...... continue reading.


Cross Wires: Wednesday headlines

February 23rd, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Libyan unrest reflects legitimate requests, says Church official; Prince William and Kate Middleton are to launch the 600th anniversary celebrations of St Andrew's University on Friday; Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has confessed that he is failing in his efforts to promote 'radical change'; Parish priest of Californian Catholic couple slain by Somali pirates yesterday speaks out; Missio reports on New Zealand earthquake...... continue reading.


Cross Wires: Tuesday headlines

February 22nd, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Vatican talks with Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) near end; Death toll in earthquake in New Zealand 65 and rising, Christchurch Cathedral spire (above) flattened; Bernard Nathanson, abortionist who became pro-life activist, has died; Bishops say Zimbabwe not ready for an election; Archbishop Peter Smith on status of marriage...... continue reading.


Cross Wires: Monday breaking news

February 21st, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Breaking news from Ireland and Irish Bishops ahead of Friday's general election; Swiss cardinal: It's important that people realise the second volume of Jesus of Nazareth was written by the theologian Joseph Ratzinger and not by Pope Benedict XVI...... continue reading.



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  • Church voices opposition to latest plan to remove Glasgow primary schools from St Ninian High School’s catchment area.
  • Bishops back more power for Welsh Assembly.
  • Dr Joseph Bradley highlights the benefits of ticking Irish ethnicity in the census form.
  • Celebrating Life page moves to new home, showcased on back page of this week’s SCO.
  • New SCO columnist David Kerr looks at the ‘Arab Spring’ and moral concerns over Oscar-nominated film Black Swan.

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