“And it’s a shame, because I think many people in Scotland who are not Catholic still appreciate the church’s wisdom and experience in times of moral and ethical uncertainty.” When I told him that the Catholic Church had effectively dismantled its press and communications office, he couldn’t quite believe it. He’s one of several people involved in Scottish politics over the course of the last year who’ve expressed surprise that the Church is no longer communicating effectively with the outside world. Following the departure of Peter Kearney, their respected Communications Officer of long standing, the Church made a bizarre move....