The General Assembly endorsed the historic agreement, proposing it be named the ‘St Margaret Declaration’.
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A new document sets out the Catholic position in the increasingly toxic debate over transgender people.
The education secretary was amongst those backing Catholic education at a recent conference.
Cameron praised Cardinals Gray and Winning for being ‘fearless’ in expounding Catholic positions.
England and Wales are the last in the British Isles to reintroduce the obligation.
Sir Tom Devine said the declaration was a sign of ‘significant’ ecumenical progress.
The news comes as politicians of all parties in Scotland seek to ban ‘pro-life vigils’.
“We are shepherds of the same holy people of God. That is why we must seek ways of peace,” Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Leo Cushley called the statement something to ‘acknowledge and celebrate’.
Archbishop Cushley of St Andrews & Edinburgh is among those wary of the approach in Germany.