No 5624 CORPUS CHRISTI CELEBRATIONS IN GLASGOW, CROY SEE PAGE 2 Friday June 12 2015 | £1 Pope calls for an end to atmosphere of war By Ian Dunn POPE Francis has warned an ‘atmos- phere of war’ is haunting the world and urged the people of war-torn Sarajevo to provide an example of how those of different religions can live together peacefully. On a one-day visit to the Bosnian city last weekend the Holy Father was greeted by a 65,000-strong crowd at the city’s Olympic stadium and tens of thou- sands more took to the streets to greet him. Many conflicts across the planet amount to ‘a kind of third world war being fought piecemeal and, in the context of global communications, we sense an atmosphere of war,’ the Pope said in a Mass at the stadium. ‘Some wish to incite and foment this atmosphere deliberately,’ he added on those who want to foster division for political ends or profit from war through arms dealing. “But war means children, women and the elderly in refugee camps, it means forced dis- placement, destroyed houses, streets and factories: above all countless shat- Pope Francis arrives for a meeting with “Dialogue is a school of humanity and tered lives. You know this well having priests, men and women religious and a builder of unity, which helps to build a experienced it here.” seminarians in Sacred Heart Cathedral in society founded on tolerance and mutual Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina respect,” the Pope continued. “For dia- Leaders logue to be authentic and effective, it pre- The Pope also met with leaders of the supposes a solid identity: without an prominent religions represented in common humanity, building together a established identity, dialogue is of no use Bosnia and Herzegovina during the trip, future of peace and brotherhood,” the or even harmful. I say this with the HOLY FATHER LIFTS 2015 telling them that if fraternal dialogue is Pope said. young in mind, but it applies to every- fostered, the country—once torn by war Speaking during the encounter in one.” and ethnic divisions—could become a Sarajevo with local leaders of Catholi- CARITAS AWARD STUDENTS sign of peace for the world. cism, Orthodoxy, Judaism, and Islam Guardians “In a world unfortunately rent by con- Pope Francis stressed that their work in The Pope said religious leaders are the More than 1110 of Scotland’s young people were honoured at the annual Caritas Award flicts, this land can become a message: the region is immensely important, par- ‘first guardians’ of Bosnia and Herze- ceremony held last week in Glasgow’s Clyde Auditorium. attesting that it is possible to live together ticularly because Sarajevo ‘stands as the govina, and assured them of the The pupils are in their last year of school and achieved the award—and recognition side by side, in diversity but rooted in a crossroads of peoples and cultures.’ Church’s continued support and will- from Pope Francis—by spending their time on a journey of faith, helping out in their “Interreligious dialogue, before being ingness to help. communities and parishes. a discussion of the main themes of faith, “Though a lot of progress has been Amongst those picking up the award were six pupils—three Catholics, one Church of is a conversation about human exis- made in the 20 years since the conclu- Scotland pupil, a Muslim and a Sikh—from Rutherglen High, a school for those with tence,” he said, explaining that through sion of the country’s war, we are all additional support needs. Pictured above is Krishan Par, who has cerebral palsy, and dialogue a spirit of fraternity is devel- aware that there is a long way yet to whose Caritas journey included helping out in St Anthony’s Church, Rutherglen, and vis- iting Lourdes. More on Rutherglen High, page 4. Special Caritas Award report, pages 5-7 oped, which unites peoples and promotes go,” he observed. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY moral values, as well as justice, peace, and freedom. I Continued on page 8 SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 I e-mail [email protected] $##"" #!!& ((( &!# &!# '# # #$ $$ #$$ #$%$$#'%!)!& !) $% %&# %)!% !$ * * * %#* #$% $)# $!# %!"% $%+$$&# #$% $ # )"!#%!$ "#$&%! #!$$% $% $! +%!#%% $"&% % %&# !$%* $%##) $%# )!#*% # % %&#$%#! $% %$ $$& $%# %&# '# """!" "!% %($% #' #% &%% %&# 2 WHAT’S ON SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JUNE 12 2015 The sun shone brightly in Glasgow and Croy as people gathered for annual Cor- pus Christi Processions last Sunday. For the third year running, the Chap- laincy at Glasgow University organised the West End Procession (above and left).Archbishop Philip Tartaglia led the people carrying the Blessed Sacrament after celebrating Holy mass with Fr Ross Campbell.The procession ended at St Peters Partick with a Holy Hour led by Fr Michael Kane. In Croy, around 400 peo- ple tuned out as Archbishop Leo Cushley served as prelate of Honour, taking the place of Pope Francis, who had been invited by local schoolchildren and Holy Cross parish priest Fr Joseph Sullivan, but was, unfortunately, unable to attend PICS (ABOVE AND LEFT): ROBERT WILSON SPOTLIGHT ON What’s On A weekly guide to upcoming Church-related events, more online at www.sconews.co.uk SUNDAY JUNE 14 Faith in the Real World: I Annual Irish Day at Carfin Power- sharing and responsi- Grotto on Sunday, June 14. bility in Care of the Frail The Annual Irish Day takes Elderly Wed June 17 6.00pm place at the Irish Shrine in to 7.30pm Professor Alasdair Carfin Grotto. Mass will be MacLullich of Edinburgh Uni- concelebrated on the Mass versity will present a case Rock at 3pm. A warm wel- study and lead the discus- come is extended to all who sion afterwards on ethical wish to join us for this celebra- decision making in hospital tion. In the case of inclement and Community. The talk will weather, Mass will be cele- be held in the Catholic brated indoors. Chaplaincy, 24 George Square. For more detail visit: MONDAY JUNE 15 alberusinstitute.org. Cost £5, I Mass for all children and payable on the night. young people with Additional Support Needs, their parents, FRIDAY JUNE 19 families, carers, teachers and I Family ceilidh, Lauriston friends. Monday, June 15 at Hall, Edinburgh, Friday June 7.00 pm in St Andrew's Cathe- 19 (from 6.30pm to 9.00pm). SCIAF staff and supporters came together for a special Mass to mark 50 years of the dral. Principal celebrant is Ticket priced at £6 for adults Canon Sean Cunney marked the 60th Anniversary of his charity at a special Mass at their Glasgow offices. Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell, Arcbishop Tartaglia. Refresh- and £4 for the young. Price ordination with a special Mass in St Aidan’s Church, SCIAF’s president, celebrated Mass and afterwards the charity’s director,Alistair Dutton, ments after Mass. includes buffet. If interested Johnstone, celebrated by Bishop Emeritus John Mone, thanked the staff, volunteers and supporters for attending and all they had done to help call Anne on: 0131 337 3890 SCIAF’s vital work over the past 50 years.After the Mass, Mr Dutton encouraged those WEDNESDAY JUNE 17 with parish priest Fr David Cotter and children from or email: musicalanhues@ St Anthony’s Primary joining in the celebrations who had attended to share their most memorable recollections of working with the I Course on Ethics and hotmail.com charity.The congregation were also given copies of the book documenting the charity’s history. More on SCIAF,page 22 E-mail [email protected] PIC: PAUL McSHERRY PIC: PAUL McSHERRY INSIDE YOUR SCO INDEX TO NEWS, OPINION AND FEATURES THIS WEEK EWTN - THE CATHOLIC SATELLITE CHANNEL The perfect Christian present NEWS pages 1-4,8 VATICAN NEWS page 8 SPIRITUAL REFLECTION page 15 Tel: SAS 0141 774 5000 or 07971 514 703 LOCAL NEWS pages 2,3,and 4 LETTERS page 9 INTIMATIONS pages 17-20 WHAT’S ON page 2 COMMENT pages 10 BISHOPS’ ENGAGEMENTS page 20 for our special offer CARITAS AWARDS pages 5,6-7 FEATURES pages 11, 12-13 VOCATIONS page 22 WORLD NEWS page 8 FR ROLHEISER, REVIEW page 24 SPECIAL OCCASIONS page 23 SAS - SCOTLAND’S CATHOLIC SATELLITE COMPANY WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JUNE 12 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER NEWS 3 Assisted suicide comes back before MPs By Ian Dunn doctors would be allowed to prescribe lethal doses of medicine to terminally-ill JUST weeks after the Scottish Parlia- patients—who have six months or less to ment rejected an attempt to legalise live—at their request. assisted suicide, English politicians The bill will be based on legislation could vote to force it on Britain. championed by former lord chancellor Labour MP Rob Marris will bring the Lord Falconer of Thornton who ran out of Assisted Dying Bill before MPs in Sep- time to bring the bill before the House of tember. If passed it would cover England Lords, before MPs had a chance to con- and Wales but would set precedent for sider a change in the law. Appeal underway over Scotland. The bill is expected to single out Mr Marris claimed he spoke for ‘the people who are terminally ill or have dis- vast majority of the public.’ abilities as candidates for help to die. “It is a choice that I would want for named person scheme John Deighan (right) of pro life charity myself and I do not think we should be SPUC Scotland said the issues return to denying this to people who are facing an AN APPEAL is underway focused way, with due respect the headlines showed the ‘relentless’ imminent death,” he said. “The House of about a legal challenge to a to the autonomy and privacy of efforts from supporters of assisted suicide Commons has not voted on this issue for Scottish Government bill the family.’ He added that the and euthanasia.