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Scottish pro-life student group in suspense over its fate
With the University of Aberdeen's student association meeting one person short of a quorum last week, it will be at... Read more
Pro-life student group sues Scottish university for alleged discrimination
A pro-life student group at the University of Aberdeen filed a lawsuit Friday against the university and its student association... Read more
Scottish bishop: Eulogies belong at the funeral reception, not Mass
The funeral Mass is an important moment of prayer and faith after the death of a loved one - but... Read more
First Ash Wednesday service held in Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament hosted a Blessing and Distribution of Ashes for the first time this year, with Archbishop Leo Cushley... Read more
Scottish universities seek to limit student pro-life groups
Student associations at both the University of Aberdeen and the University of Glasgow have recently blocked pro-life student groups from... Read more
In Scotland, pro-lifers say at-home abortion pill could pressure women
Scottish authorities’ move to allow at-home administration of abortion drugs violates the law and will allow more pressure on women... Read more
Scotland's rise in anti-Catholic crimes prompts call for government action
Crimes motivated by anti-Catholicism are on the rise in Scotland, and a leading Catholic spokesman has said the government must... Read more
Let Christian chastity be our guide, not the world, Scottish bishop says
A chaste life and closeness to Christ is the vocation of every Christian, Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell has said... Read more
An answer to prayers: priestly ordinations reach new peak in Scotland
Twelve men are set to be ordained priests in Scotland this year, a 20-year high that Catholic leaders credited to... Read more
After mounting criticism, Scotland's assisted suicide bill defeated in Parliament
The controversial Assisted Suicide Scotland Bill was defeated on Wednesday by the Scottish Parliament 82-36 in a free vote in... Read more
Pope accepts disgraced Scottish prelate's resignation from cardinal status
In a rare move, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of disgraced Scottish Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien from the rights and... Read more
Papal mace points to education's true purpose, Scottish bishop says
The presentation of a special Papal mace marking the 600th anniversary of Scotland’s oldest university is a reminder of the... Read more
Scottish bishops encourage cooperation, involvement in wake of vote
Following a historic vote in which Scotland rejected independence from the U.K., the Bishop’s Conference of Scotland recognized the decision... Read more
Scottish official rejects sex ed guidelines for Catholic schools
A Scottish Catholic education leader is “confident” the government’s proposal for sex education in Catholic schools regarding contraception and homosexual... Read more
New Scotland archbishop encouraged by Pope Francis
Monsignor Leo Cushley, who will be consecrated a bishop and installed as Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh on Saturday,... Read more
Catholics in Scotland to celebrate convert and martyr St. John Ogilvie
March 10 is the liturgical memorial of Saint John Ogilvie, a 16th- and 17th-century Scotsman who converted from Presbyterianism to... Read more
