The Bishop of Dunkeld, Right Rev. Vincent Logan, has been forced to withdraw
from all events organised to mark the visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict
XVI to Great Britain.

Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien, will today launch the St Ninian's Day Parade - a 'grand Scottish spectacle' to welcome Pope Benedict XVI to this country next month while also raising money for good causes at home and abroad.

Opposition to next month’s Papal Visit to Scotland seems to be dramatically
smaller than predicted, according to a new poll out today.

World famous Scottish singer Susan Boyle has described the opportunity to
sing for Pope Benedict XVI as "her greatest dream come true."

The Catholic Church to unveil details of the altar, chair and lectern which will be used by Pope Benedict XVI when he celebrates Mass in Glasgow next month. The marble structures have been designed by Glasgow artist Niamh Quail with assiatance from the University of Strathclyde’s “Rapid Prototyping Unit”

The Catholic Church in Scotland has to confirmed that Michelle McManus, TV and pop star, will perform before the Papal Mass on 16 September at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow.

In an article in today's "Scotland on Sunday" newspaper, Cardinal Keith O'Brien has defended the decision by the Scottish Governement to release on compassionate grounds Abdelbaset Ali Mohamed al-Megrahi.

The accreditation for the Papal Visit to the UK, 16-19 September, is now open.

Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien, the UK’s most senior Churchman, celebrates
the 25th anniversary of his ordination as a bishop this week.

The Cardinal became Archbishop of St. Andrews & Edinburgh on 5 August 1985.

“As our school terms come to an end and the Scottish holiday season gets underway, I hope that as many people as possible will participate in the celebrations surrounding the visit to our country of Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday 16 September, ensuring that it is a momentous and memorable day.."