Catholic Church urged to do more to protect children as review group calls for better support for victims of abuse
The Catholic Church must do more to protect children from abuse in Scotland, a review group has recommended.
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Catholic Church in Scotland urged to create independent safeguarding watchdog
The Catholic Church in Scotland should create a stronger independent safeguarding service as a critical step to “rebuild trust” following abuse scandals, a review group has recommended.
Tributes paid after death of bishop who served Motherwell for 30 years
Tributes have been paid to Bishop Joseph Devine, who has died at the age of 82.
Pope ordains 19 new priests during Vatican ceremony
Pope Francis has ordained 19 men to the priesthood during a ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica.
Jesus statue broken and pictures smashed as vandals hit Catholic church
Police are investigating after vandals targeted a Catholic church in Glasgow.
Orange walk re-routed away from church where priest was spat on
An Orange march which was to pass a church where a Catholic priest was spat on has been re-routed after police warned of potential for significant disorder.
Revealed: 16 alleged victims of Scots priest, 86, facing extradition
A retired priest is to be extradited from Canada to face historical child abuse charges in Scotland.
INVESTIGATION: Church files reveal Scots Catholic priests have been accused of abuse 126 times but never reported
ALLEGATIONS of abuse have been made 126 times against Catholic priests in Scotland over the last 70 years, according to church documents.
Child abuse inquiry to report Smyllum Park orphanage findings
THE Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry will today publish its findings from evidence it has heard about the Smyllum Park orphanage in Lanark.