Tag: pope
Pope Francis greets crowds in St Peter’s Square
By a Newsnet reporter The next Pope has been announced by the Catholic Church. Pope Francis I, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has...
Let priests marry, O’Brien tells Catholic Church
By a Newsnet reporter The UK’s top Roman Catholic, Cardinal Keith O’Brien has said that priests should be allowed to marry and raise...
Questions for Michael Moore after UK delegation snubs Cardinal Keith O’Brien
By Martin Kelly Scottish Secretary of State Michael Moore is this evening facing calls to explain why Scotland’s most senior Catholic was not invited...
William Wallace letter loaned to Scotland until 2014
The William Wallace Letter is to be returned to Scotland this coming January following a successful six year campaign during which a parliamentary petition...
Pope speaks with Astronauts for the first time
Pope Benedict XVI spoke with astronauts on the International Space Station on Saturday, marking the first time a pope has spoken with astronauts in...
First Minister Hails Historic Papal Visit
First Minister Alex Salmond has hailed the visit of Pope Benedict's XVI as a special and historic day for Scotland. The Holy Father led...
First Minister Acknowledges Role of Catholic Church in Shaping Scotland
Scotland's First Minister has highlighted the Catholic Church's historic role in shaping the nation and its continuing contribution to society as he hosted a...