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This page provides links to various news agencies including the Scottish Catholic Media Office (SCMO) the Scottish Cathoilic Education Service (SCES) and H20 News, a Catholic news service on a worldwide scale that creates and distributes multimedia news, every day, in nine languages.

The news focuses on the life of the Church and on social and cultural events that directly pertain to Catholics living in the world.


Scottish Catholic News

Cardinal responds to Minister's "Religion and Politics" comments

Reacting to comments made by Jim Murphy MP today on suggesting that "religion should play a role in British politics", Cardinal Keith O'Brien said;

Archbishop Conti speaks against "End of Life Asssitance Bill”

Archbishop Conti “opposed to Margo MacDonald’s End of Life Asssitance Bill”

The Archbishop of Glasgow, the Most Reverend Mario Conti, has hit out against Margo MacDonald’s End of Life Assistance Bill by saying it is “wrong in principle” and that “hard cases made bad laws.”

Pope Benedict XVI confirms he will visit Scotland.

Addressing Scotland's Catholic Bishops in Rome today, the Pope has confirmed he will travel to Scotland later this year as part of his UK visit. Responding to an address by Cardinal Keith O'Brien, the Pope said; "Later this year, I shall have the joy of being present with you and the Catholics of Scotland on your native soil."

H2onews

Benedict XVI: May the Church always be united

The doctrine of St. Bonaventure of Bagnoreggio and the figure of Don Carlo Gnocchi were the themes for today's general audience in St. Peter's Basilica and the Paul VI Hall.

Pope: "Violence does not resolve conflicts!"

The earthquake in Turkey and the senseless violence that erupted in Nigeria among Benedict XVI's thoughts during today's general audience.

Day of Solidarity with Iraqi Christians in Lebanon

“The cross in Iraq is bleeding… When will the resurrection come?” is the theme of the day of solidarity with Iraqi Christians, scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 13th, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa. Religious and civil leaders express their concern after the recent kidnappings and murders in Iraq.

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