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Cross Wires: Monday latest news

March 7th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Holy Father concerned about the ongoing unrest in Libya and Pakistan; Vatican to consult the bishops of the world on evangelisation; Pope Benedict XVI/Caritas lead aid to New Zealand after earthquake; Old Firm football clash raises accusation of ‘besmirching the name of Scotland’ from Kirk, Celtic manager receives death threats...... continue reading.


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Be courageous, redefine Catholic education

March 4th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

I approach this subject as one committed to Catholic education and I have some very definite convictions concerning the issuesContinue Reading... continue reading.


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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.


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Following Jesus – According to the Letter or the Spirit?

March 4th, 2011 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

— RONALD ROLHESIER... continue reading.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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.


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.


Building an Arc

February 25th, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— FR RONALD ROLHESIER... 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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