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Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome

Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery

Michelle McManus in Rome.

Michelle McManus: Song to Pope 'one of greatest honours of my life'

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd in St Peter's Square ahead of his Inauguration Mass in May (Picture: David Ramos)

Pope becomes a quiet hero amid Trumpian attempts to warp Christianity Joyce McMillan

Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay (left) shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV during a papal private audience with the team in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican. Picture: Vadican Media via AP

Scott McTominay's 'incredible' meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican

New Pope Leo makes first public appearance to jubilant scenes in Rome

Three of the leading contenders to become Pope.

Who Will Be The Next Pope? Here are the 13 leading papal contenders

The new Pope will be chosen in the Sistine Chapel, in the Vatican City.

How is a new Pope chosen? Conclave rules, traditions, who votes

Ralph Fiennes stars as a Cardinal in the film Conclave

Conclaves often throw up surprises, but don't expect 2nd 'Pope Joan' Janet Christie

In pictures: Heads of State attend the funeral of Pope Francis

26 pictures of Pope John Paul II's visit to Scotland in 1982

The body of Pope Francis lies inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Picture: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Explainer What will happen before and after Pope Francis's funeral

Pope Francis was dubbed the People’s Pope and the Slum Bishop (Picture: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Readers' letters: Pope Francis had a rare gift – he was greater than his office

Pope Francis greets the crowd during a surprise appearance at the end of the mass for Palm Sunday at St Peter's Square in the Vatican on April 13, 2025. Picture: Tiziana FABI / AFP via Getty Images.

How Pope Francis wanted to visit Scotland - but never could

Pope Francis butted heads with conservatives in the Catholic Church during his papacy. Picture: Buda Mendes/Getty Images

Pope Francis: The outsider who changed the Catholic Church

Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica yesterday (April 20) to bestow the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass.

'A voice for peace': The tributes to Pope Francis after his death

Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci star in Conclave

How to watch Conclave: Streaming options, cast, locations, true?

Pope Francis

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

Father Bruno Silvestrini, Custodian of the Apostolic sacred sites, closes the door of the Sistine Chapel. Picture: Andrew Harnik/AFP via Getty Images

Explainer How a new pope is selected after Francis's death

Pope Francis waves to the crowd during the Sunday Angelus prayer in St.Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 15, 2023. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Vatican official: Pope Francis has died aged 88

Chrissie O’Neil was presented with the medal by Bishop Brian McGee, the Bishop of the Diocese of Argyll, and the Isles

Woman 'overwhelmed' after being awarded medal from Pope Francis

'No Place for a Woman' receives 5-star review award from Readers' Favorite in the US

Concern as Roman Catholic Synod states it has "no places for women" in a female ...

A reader suggests that when Stephen Flynn claimed the Speaker's stance to be 'intolerable' he meant untenable

Readers' letters: Flynn's cunning plan ends in farce

James Forrest during a Celtic training session at Lennoxtown.

Briefs: Celtic's papal privilege, big injury blow, Hibs goal, pitch inspections

Robert Bruce killed Henry de Bohun at the Battle of Bannockburn after the English knight launched what was considered to be an unchivalrous attack (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bannockburn is a timeless reminder to never give up hope, no matter the odds

Senior Curator of Medieval Archaeology Alice Blackwell and Head of Medieval and Early Modern Records, National Records of Scotland Dr Alan Borthwick, take a closer look at The Declaration of Arbroath

Rare chance to view Declaration of Arbroath as it goes on public display

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 13: Fashion Sakala celebrates making it 3-0 for Rangers over Celtic with his 70th minute strike proving the key for sections of the support to give full vent to anti-Catholic expression. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Rangers-Celtic reaction: Beale will mount title challenge; Pope pilloried

Twitter Blue, the social media platform’s subscription service that allows users to buy a blue verification badge for the first time, has gone live in the UK.

Breaking Goodbye to the blue tick: Twitter removes verified marks

The Pope's Exorcist starring Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth hit UK cinemas last Friday - and has received glowing reviews. Cr: Sony Pictures.

WATCH: Our film podcast team chat to The Pope's Exorcist producer Jeff Katz

Harley Randle, French teacher Isabel Hogg and Elizabeth Anderson.

Easter Bells fly into Aberdeen

Pope Francis recently said that 'the English resolved the requests from Scotland' about independence in 'the English way' (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Breaking Pope Francis in hospital with respiratory infection

The Declaration of Arbroath

Declaration of Arbroath to go on show to public for first time in 18 years

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields is in Juba, South Sudan, on a pilgrimage of Peace with The Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury Rev Justin Welby. Picture: Andy O'Brien/The Church of Scotland

Church of Scotland moderator says 'door is open' to South Sudan peace

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields is to go to South Sudan with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope.

Scottish Moderator to join Pope Francis on visit to conflict-hit South Sudan

Pope Francis attends the funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as pallbearers carry the coffin at the end of the funeral mass at St. Peter's square

Mourners gather to pay respects at Pope Benedict XVI funeral

The former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger had never wanted to be Pope

Obituary: Pope Benedict XVI, pontiff who will be remembered for resignation

Rangers and Celtic meet at Ibrox this lunchtime.

Celtic to pay respects to trio during Rangers derby after Ibrox Disaster tribute

Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 1

Pope holds New Year’s Day Mass as Vatican prepares to mourn Benedict

Pope Francis (Left) currently holds the title while his predecessor Benedict (Right) resigned in 2013.

Who is the current pope? Why did Pope Benedict resign?

Pope Benedict XVI has died.

Pope Benedict XVI dies aged 95

The Popemobile drives down Princes Street with Edinburgh Castle in the background.

In pictures: Pope Benedict XVI visits Scotland

Archbishop Mario Conti served the Roman Catholic Church for more than six decades

Scotsman Obituaries: Archbishop Mario Conti, Scottish-Italian churchman

Colm Tóibín PIC: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

Book review: A Guest at the Feast, by Colm Tóibín
The essays in this collection are always interesting and intelligent but never flashy – journalism at its best, writes Allan Massie

Pope Francis arrives to celebrate mass at the Bahrain National Stadium in Riffa, Bahrain (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope in Bahrain: Thousands of Christians flock to Pope's first visit

Pope John Paul II meets the Catholic Youth of Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium during his visit to Scotland.

24 pictures to transport you back to life in Edinburgh in 1982

Alan Cumming

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Scottish Labour has axed a candidate who said the SNP want to impose a “catholic monarchy” as an SNP candidate has been urged to quit for calling the Pope a “c**t” (Photo: PA).

Candidates axed and called to quit following anti-Catholic comment and Pope slur

The Miss World competition was moved from its original venue, Nigeria, after violence erupted over the country's hosting of the contest.

WATCH: A Brief history of Miss World

An 18th birthday is a moment of reflection for parents.

My baby turned 18 and I hope he remains enraged by injustice - Dani Garavelli

Boris Johnson has demonstrated his survival skills, but must tackle the cost-of-living crisis (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Johnson must scrap NI rise if he is to escape Partygate scandal – John McLellan

Children in Stromness in the 1980s with their gruesome neep heads for Pop Day, which was marked on November 25. Pic: Keith Allardyce, courtesy of Stromness Museum.

The creepy 'Pop Day' neeps paraded on Bonfire Night in Orkney

Activists from campaign group Ocean Rebellion pour fake oil in front of the COP26 venue in Glasgow, ahead of the start of the global climate summit. Picture: Andy Buchanan/Getty Images

COP26: Climate clock is ticking

COP26: Pope urges leaders to provide ‘concrete hope’ for future generations . (Photo by Filippo Monteforte/AFP)

Pope urges leaders at COP26 to provide ‘concrete hope’ for future generations

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at Rome-Fiumicino International Airport to attend the G-20 leaders meeting, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Rome. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Biden will meet with the Pope to discuss climate issues

The move to a net-zero carbon economy need not mean the end of fossil fuels if carbon-capture-and-storage technology delivers (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

COP26 must not lead to the end of North Sea oil and gas – John McLellan

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will not travel to Glasgow for Cop26 next month. (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope will not travel to Glasgow for climate conference

The Steading, in the Scottish Borders, was the family home of acclaimed sculptor and furniture-maker Tim Stead, who died in 2000. Picture: Alan Dimmick

New life for sculptor's 'heart of wood' home

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries