The former Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh resigned in 2013 following allegations of inappropriate behaviour

Proposals to close a 'significant number' of churches have been shelved

Critics say the decision to invite her is 'shameful', given her support for abortion

They made the appeal for talks just after ministers announced plans to allow women to take abortion pills at home

Proposals for major changes to gender recognition laws have recently been announced

Parishes face big legal bills and red tape thanks to a decision by Police Scotland, an academic has claimed

Bishop John Keenan said the laity had sent 'continual letters' asking that Scotland be consecrated

The American cardinal's visit was at the request of Una Voce Scotland, an organisation dedicated to the heritage of the Latin rite