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Criticism of Kate Forbes is about her suitability to lead, says senior SNP figure

Deputy first minister John Swinney intervenes as activists call for Forbes to withdraw from leadership campaign

The Guardian - UK

Kate Forbes: What is the Free Church of Scotland and what are its beliefs?

Forbes is currently Scottish finance secretary the favourite to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

The Independent UK

John Swinney 'profoundly' disagrees with Kate Forbes over same sex marriage

The Deputy First Minister said SNP members will soon "make their judgment" on the views expressed by Forbes during the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record

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‘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

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

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

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)

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Daily Record

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

Al Jazeera

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

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Daily Record

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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