The British government has resisted pressure to introduce a nationwide ban on pro-life vigils outside abortion clinics. Home Secretary Sajid Javid said that legislation already exists to “restrict protest activities that cause harm to others”, including the 1986 Public Order Act. This act, he pointed out, already gives police the power to stop protests that could cause “serious public disorder” or intimidate others.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help staff the chaplaincy at 45 High Street, Paisley during the day. If you want more information or feel you can help please contact Fr. John Morrison on 0141 8895056 or e-mail vocations@rcdop.org.uk. All volunteers will require a PVG specifically for the Catholic Church. 

In the wake of recent sex abuse scandals, Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh has announced a Year of Repentance in the diocese. He has asked all the clerics to fast and pray for the purification of the Church, and invited all Catholics to join the initiative. “Faced with the sinful actions of the members of our own ranks of the clergy, who are called to manifest the example of Christ, we feel both shame and sorrow, and are reminded of our own sinfulness and the need for mercy,”

Young people across Scotland are being encouraged to consider turning to a life in the church, by the area’s leading Catholic.

All the presidents of the world's bishops conferences will meet in February 2019 Pope Francis has announced he has summoned the presidents of all the world’s bishops conferences to Rome to discuss the abuse crisis. The meeting will take place from February 21 to 24 next year. This story is developing...