‘I profoundly disagree with views of Kate Forbes’, says John Swinney The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued. Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023
Swinney: I profoundly disagree with views of SNP leadership hopeful Forbes The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued. The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
What is the Free Church of Scotland and what do they stand for? SNP’s Kate Forbes could see her religious beliefs stall her bid to succeed Sturgeon, but what are they? Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023
What is the Free Church of Scotland and what are Kate Forbes's links to it? Kate Forbes has been tipped as a possible contender to replace Humza Yousaf. The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023
Closure of Paisley church would be 'hammer blow' to community, says minister Paisley North is the latest church to be threatened with closure as part of Clyde Presbytery’s efforts to reduce the number of ministers Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023
Pope Francis joins Anglican, Presbyterian leaders in denouncing anti-gay laws Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and the top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches. France 24 · Feb 5, 2023
Pope planning India, Mongolia trips after Lisbon, Marseille Pope Francis is planning to visit India next year and is studying a possible trip to Mongolia later this year The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian minister denounce anti-gay laws Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and the top Presbyterian minister have spoken out on LGBTQ rights The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023
Pope Francis leaves South Sudan, bound for Rome Pope Francis flew out of South Sudan on Sunday with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Church of Scotland Moderator Iain Greenshields after a joint visit by the three Christian leaders to the world's newest country. Reuters · Feb 5, 2023
Pope offers 'wings to your hope' to displaced children in South Sudan Pope Francis on Saturday met South Sudanese children displaced by conflict and heard of the hardships of their lives in camps, telling them they would build a better future for the world's newest country by replacing ethnic hatred with forgiveness. Reuters · Feb 4, 2023
Kirk pilgrimage to South Sudan with Anglican church and Pope gets under way Pope Francis arrived at Juba Airport in South Sudan on Friday as the historic three-day pilgrimage between the three churches got under way. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
Watch live: Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan with Archbishop of Canterbury and Church of Scotland Moderator Watch live as Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan for a joint visit with the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and the Church of Scotland Moderator Iain Greenshields. The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
Inspirational story of Dumfriesshire WWII heroine Jane Haining to be taught in schools Dumfries teacher William Gair will spearhead a national drive to encourage Scottish schools to teach pupils about the Church of Scotland school matron from Dunscore Daily Record · Feb 2, 2023
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 · Jan 31, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023 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.
Reuters · Jan 25, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023 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
The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023 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
Edinburgh Live · Jan 10, 2023 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 · Jan 8, 2023 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.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022 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 · Dec 21, 2022 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.