Bishops send birthday message to the Queen

The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have sent their “heartfelt greetings and prayers” to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her 95th birthday – 21st April 2021. The bishops, meeting in Plenary Assembly this week, also convey “with one voice” their deepest condolences on the death of the Queen’s “beloved...

Former police officer found guilty on all three counts in death of Floyd

A jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts for the death of George Floyd, after deliberating for about 10 hours over two days. Chauvin, 44, was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter on 20th April. His bail was revoked and he...

Catholic chaplain gives failed ‘European Super League’ plan the red card

A European Super League would have been a “disaster” for football, the Westminster Chaplain for Sport has said, after controversial plans fell through. Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur – dubbed the ‘Big Six’ or the ‘self-proclaimed Super Six’ – had been among...