Tag: Pope Benedict XVI

Victim to sue church for counselling – not compensation

By Christine Lavelle A MAN who claims he was raped by a priest is to sue the Catholic Church - for counselling. Christopher Williams, 30, says...

Cardinal says Pope did all he could after child abuse scandal

By Christine Lavelle SCOTLAND’S most senior Catholic says the Pope’s visit to the UK will be tainted by the ‘church cover-up’ child sex-abuse scandal. Speaking ahead...

Pope crowds urged to stay away from Edinburgh Airport

By Oliver Farrimond THRONGS of well-wishers expected to greet the Pope’s arrival in Scotland have been warned to stay away from Edinburgh Airport. Pope Benedict XVI...

Police chief's anticipation of Pope's four-day-visit to Scotland

By Christine Lavelle ONE of the men in charge of policing the Pope’s visit to Scotland later this month said he anticipated an “extraordinary” event. Pope...

Cardinal says Pope's visit will unite both sides of Christian faith

By Christine Lavelle A CHARACTER dressed as John Knox - the famous Scot who led the country into a religious reformation -...

Scottish hospitals taking extra care when Pope visits

By Christine Lavelle HOSPITAL staff across central Scotland will be on high alert next month as Pope Benedict XVI visits the country. Fears over the Pontiff’s...

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