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Pope Benedict XVI confirms he will visit Scotland.
- By SCMO
- Published 5/02/2010
- News Releases
Addressing Scotland's Catholic Bishops in Rome today, the Pope has
confirmed he will travel to Scotland later this year as part of his UK
visit. Responding to an address by Cardinal Keith O'Brien, the Pope
said; "Later this year, I shall have the joy of being present with you and the Catholics of Scotland on your native soil."
Scottish Bishops prepare to meet Pope.
- By SCMO
- Published 1/02/2010
- News Releases
Scotland’s Catholic Bishops will travel to Rome from 3 – 10 February
2010 for their “Ad Limina”, five-yearly visit to the Holy See. (The
full term is Ad Limina Apostolorum, which means literally “To the
thresholds of the Apostles”. The bishops visit the tombs of the
Apostles and present a Five-Yearly Report to the Holy Father on the
state of their dioceses)
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Communications Sunday Video
- By SCMO
- Published 21/05/2009
- News Releases
Bishop Tartaglia's Communications Sunday Message

