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Why is Pope Francis visiting DRC and South Sudan?

The head of the Catholic Church aims to help restore peace in two countries that have seen years of violence.

Al Jazeera

Church of Scotland joins Pope Francis on peace pilgrimage to South Sudan

THE Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will visit South Sudan with Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury this week.

The National (Scotland)

Johnstone church's congregation await decision on potential closure

Move comes as the Church of Scotland seek to reduce the number of ministers in the Clyde Presbytery.

Daily Record

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Factbox-Pope Francis heads to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan

Pope Francis next week heads to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, two countries grappling with conflict and profound poverty, in what will be his third visit to sub-Saharan Africa since he became pope in 2013.

Reuters

Historic Dumfries and Galloway church building set to close

Kelton Parish Church is expected to be shut down by the Church of Scotland in the next five years due to rising costs and falling attendance

Daily Record

Scottish churches look for a miracle in race to save buildings and treasures within

COMMUNITIES across Scotland are praying they can save their historic churches and the treasures within them.

The National (Scotland)

Moffat church temporary closes for £700,000 refurbishment programme

The last service at St Andrew's was held on New Year's Day, with upgrades including new heating and audio-visual equipment

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Historic Edinburgh church could close to worshippers as parishioner numbers dwindle

The Presbytery of Edinburgh and West Lothian are proposing to close a historical church in Leith next year as numbers of members fall and financial resources dwindle

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh property consultant escapes prosecution after 'threatening church neighbours'

Police removed a shotgun from Matthew Munro’s home after a complaint about his behaviour. The former soldier was reported to the procurator fiscal but it has now emerged he won’t face court.

Edinburgh Live

Fears raised that stigma over warm banks is stopping Scots from getting help

SCOTS are risking going cold this winter due to the stigma around warm banks, a reverend has warned.

The National (Scotland)

Crossmichael community looking at future of historic church building

Crossmichael residents believe the Church of Scotland is close to putting the village church – built in the 18th century – up for sale

Daily Record

Renfrew North Parish Church safe for now as decision on closure delayed until new year

The future of the church was due to be decided last month.

Daily Record

Pope Francis to visit DRC and South Sudan in February 2023

Pope Francis I has rescheduled his long-delayed trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan for 31 January to 5 February 2023 – cutting out a stop over in the troubled eastern DRC, but fulfilling a long-held wish to accompany other Christian leaders to South Sudan.

Radio France Internationale

UK church leaders to join Pope on ‘historic’ visit to South Sudan

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will accompany the pontiff next February.

The Independent UK

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Pope reschedules Congo, South Sudan trip for Jan. 31-Feb. 5

Pope Francis has rescheduled his delayed trip to Congo and South Sudan for Jan. 31-Feb. 5

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian church made famous by Burke and Hare to be sold due to lack of worshippers

Many locals reacted with shock and disappointment as news of the closure spread but Church of Scotland bosses told Edinburgh Live the sale is "necessary for their mission".

Edinburgh Live

The forgotten Edinburgh hospital that people walk past every day

Opened in 1894, the Deaconess Hospital was opened in Edinburgh among the overcrowded tenements of the Pleasance and Cowgate - providing medical care to one of the poorest districts of the city at the time.

Daily Record

Campaign launched as plans to close "thriving" church stun community

People in Renfrew are being urged to show their support for the church and aid the campaign.

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New ministers will help smooth union of church congregations in Cumbernauld

Fiona Crawford and James Gemmell both successfully completed their studies

Daily Record

Scots minister quits church to travel globe in Land Rover with pet dogs

Scott McCrum, 40, decided to ditch the Church of Scotland and take on a pet travel project after suffering with his mental health.

Daily Record

Cumbernauld church set to close its doors after 60 years in the local community

The congregation at Kildrum will unite with St Mungo's Parish

The National (Scotland)

Charity boss named next moderator of the Church of Scotland

THE head of a Christian charity that fights global poverty has been named as the next moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Church of Scotland raise concerns over Liz Truss bid to move UK Israel embassy to Jerusalem

If the Prime Minister follows through it would be a break from decades of UK foreign policy and would follow in the footsteps of Donald Trump.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire Reverend throws open church doors to help people cope with cost of living crisis

Bothwell Parish Church is offering people hot meals and shelter as well as a game on the Playstation

Daily Record

Controversial proposals unveiled as Hamilton churches set to merge with some under threat of closure

The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale says 'change is necessary', as it begins a radical consultation with church members.

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