Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien will tomorrow unveil the world’s first ever Papal Visit plaid when he presents the St Ninian’s Day Tartan to the country’s political leaders at the Scottish Parliament.

Pope Benedict XVI has sent a personal message of congratulations to Cardinal Keith O'Brien on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his Episcopal ordination.

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.