Let us worship: Churches rejoice as worship ban declared unlawful

The Scottish government’s treatment of churches during the pandemic has been unlawful – so ruled Lord Braid in a judgment handed down from Scotland’s top civil court. A coalition of 27 faith leaders, alongside Glasgow priest Canon Tom White, had challenged the proportionality of the ban in a legal challenge. The ruling could prevent similar... Read More

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February 18, 2021

Glasgow priest launches legal action over Scottish church closures

A Glasgow priest has launched legal action against Covid-19 related church closures in Scotland. Scottish worshippers currently face criminal penalties for going to church, in contrast to their English neighbours who can attend with safety measures in place. “As a priest, I have witnessed first-hand the grief and suffering that Covid-19 has caused for my... Read More

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January 14, 2021

Church leaders, politicians and Celtic pay tribute to Archbishop Tartaglia

Church leaders, politicians and Celtic football club are among those who have paid tribute to the Archbishop of Glasgow following his sudden death at the age of 70. Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, recalled the gentle, caring nature of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, while Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of... Read More

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January 13, 2021

Breaking news: Archbishop of Glasgow dies suddenly, archdiocese announces

The Archbishop of Glasgow, Philip Tartaglia, has died suddenly at his home in Glasgow, the archdiocese has announced. He was 70 years old. Archbishop Tartaglia, who had served as Archbishop of Glasgow since 2012, had tested positive for Covid-19 shortly after Christmas and was self-isolating at home. The cause of death is not yet clear. ... Read More

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October 7, 2020

MP ‘attended church service’ after developing coronavirus symptoms

Margaret Ferrier attended a church service and gave a reading to the congregation the day after she developed coronavirus symptoms, it has been reported. The Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP developed coronavirus symptoms and took a test on Saturday 26th September. She breached rules by travelling to London the following Monday and taking a train back... Read More

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August 28, 2020

JRS and Sturgeon call for reform of ‘deeply inhumane’ asylum system

The tragic death of a mother left destitute in a Glasgow flat “must never be allowed to happen again”, the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) UK has said, as Scotland’s First Minister called for a complete reform of the UK’s “deeply inhumane” asylum system. Nicola Sturgeon said she is “consumed with sadness” and anger at the... Read More

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July 30, 2020

Deal done for iconic seminary’s sale

The Archdiocese of Glasgow has concluded the transfer of the ownership of a derelict seminary, considered one of Scotland’s great modernist structures. A new charity, the Kilmahew Education Trust, will be the new owners of the former St Peter’s Seminary and its estate at Cardross in Argyll and Bute. The trust will develop it as... Read More

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June 8, 2020

Attack on Catholic priest during Orange march led to ‘rising tensions around Loyal Order parades’, says academic

An attack on Catholic priest during an Orange march in Glasgow led to ‘rising tensions around Loyal Order parades’, an academic has claimed. Dr Michael Rosie, of the University of Edinburgh, conducted the study into marches and parades in Scotland, which provided an update on a similar report he produced in 2016. The Scottish Government... Read More

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May 20, 2020

Irish Catholic footballer recalls asking staff to bin hate mail he received following Rangers move

A Catholic footballer has revealed that he received so much hate mail when he joined Glasgow Rangers that he had to ask the club’s front desk staff to open and bin them. Jon Daly became one of the first high-profile Catholic players from the Republic of Ireland to play for Rangers when he moved there... Read More

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April 22, 2020

Creation is sacred gift deserving respect and care, pope says on Earth Day

Humanity has failed to take care of the earth and its inhabitants, sinning against God and his gift of creation, Pope Francis said. Celebrating Earth Day, which fell during the “Easter season of renewal, let us pledge to love and esteem the beautiful gift of the earth, our common home, and to care for all... Read More

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Let us worship: Churches rejoice as worship ban declared unlawful

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Breaking news: Archbishop of Glasgow dies suddenly, archdiocese announces

MP ‘attended church service’ after developing coronavirus symptoms

JRS and Sturgeon call for reform of ‘deeply inhumane’ asylum system

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Attack on Catholic priest during Orange march led to ‘rising tensions around Loyal Order parades’, says academic

Irish Catholic footballer recalls asking staff to bin hate mail he received following Rangers move

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