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Former Lanarkshire beauty therapist ordained as Church of Scotland minister

Rev Kaye Gardiner, who came to her faith following a chance conversation with a waitress in Jamaica, has been inducted into Kenmure Parish Church in Bishopbriggs.

Daily Record

The comedian exploring English perceptions of Scotland

THERE can’t be that many stand-ups who worry about getting tangled up in 19th-century Church of Scotland policy beefs when writing their Edinburgh…

The National (Scotland)

New Church of Scotland Moderator condemns levels of poverty in the UK

THE new Moderator of the Church of Scotland has condemned the levels of poverty in the UK as “unacceptable”.

The National (Scotland)

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King ‘inspired’ by church’s care for poor and refugees

A letter from the King was read out at the Church of Scotland’s general assembly gathering.

The Independent UK

Report reveals Church of Scotland's historical connections to slavery

THE Church of Scotland is the custodian of a multi-million-pound fund which can be traced back to compensation paid out to a family upon the…

The National (Scotland)

Dumfriesshire woman's World War Two heroism to be commemorated with Edinburgh "stumbling stone"

The landmark will be the latest tribute recognising the selflessness of Church of Scotland school matron Jane Haining

Daily Record

Kate Forbes stands by blog post that says women should not become church ministers

KATE Forbes does not believe that women should become church ministers, her campaign team has confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

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Kate Forbes said women should not be church ministers and blasted 'feminist-power arguments'

EXCLUSIVE: Forbes said that having female ministers was to 'ignore God's plan for women'

Daily Record

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

Scottish finance secretary current favourite to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon says views of next first minister ‘matter’ amid Kate Forbes controversy

Outgoing first minister said Scotland is a ‘socially progressive country’

The Independent UK

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

‘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.

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The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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?

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

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

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.

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