The Bishop of Paisley has warned Alex Salmond that his attempts to deal with sectarianism could lead to him losing the confidence of the Catholic Church, The Scotsman reports.
The report continues:
In a strongly worded letter to the First Minister, Bishop Philip Tartaglia has expressed his dismay at the SNP government and called for controversial antibigotry legislation to be delayed, claiming it is a “distraction” from the real nature of sectarianism in Scotland.
Bishop Tartaglia called Mr Salmond’s efforts “ill-advised,” and expressed concern over the First Minister’s stance on gay marriage.
In a move that suggests the relationship between the Scottish Government and the Church is deteriorating, Bishop Tartaglia said there was a “growing apprehension and disappointment” among Catholics over the position adopted by the SNP on controversial issues.
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