Pupils offer support for persecuted Christians

About 1,000 schoolchildren gathered at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes at Carfin, near Motherwell, last week to show support for persecuted Christians. The gathering, organised by Aid to the Church in Need, was addressed by Mosul refugee Sarmad Ozan.

Pro-lifers march through Oxford

Pro-lifers led by Fr John King walked in procession through Oxford last week. Hindus and Anglicans accompanied Catholics on the demonstration.

Gambling priest jailed for 10 months

Galloway priest Fr Graeme Bell has been jailed for 10 months for stealing £100,000 of church funds to feed a gambling addiction.