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News – UK and Ireland
August 13, 2020

Catholics unite to call for enhanced Gift Aid scheme

The Catholic Union, Caritas Social Action Network, and Catholic Bishops in England and Wales have called for a higher rate of Gift Aid to be introduced in response to coronavirus. In their letter to the Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, the Catholic groups highlight the ‘perfect storm’ faced by many charities at this time – with... Read More
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August 13, 2020

Kent council ‘days away’ from reaching care capacity for migrant children

Kent County Council is just “days away” from being unable to look after more asylum seeking children arriving on its shores, its leader fears. Roger Gough said about 420 unaccompanied migrant children had arrived in Kent this year, with more than 70 arriving so far this month. Speaking to the PA news agency, the local... Read More
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August 13, 2020

Economic consequences of Covid will increase rough sleeping, charity warns

A new approach on homelessness is needed to help people off the streets for good, according to a new report. The Salvation Army said “amazing progress” had been made in recent months to help the homeless, but warned that the economic consequences of the Covid pandemic will increase rough sleeping and force families into expensive... Read More
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August 12, 2020

Security law will suppress Hong Kong’s freedoms, warns peer

The arrest of Catholic Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai illustrates how the Chinese Communist Party will use its new security law to “drive a stake into the very heart of Kong Kong’s freedoms and liberties”, a prominent Catholic peer has warned. Lord David Alton of Liverpool said the arrest of Mr Lai showed that the... Read More
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August 12, 2020

Covid-19 forces Knock shrine to close on Feast of Assumption

The Marian shrine at Knock has announced that in addition to postponing the popular Knock Novena and pilgrimage because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the shrine and its church would be closed for the 15th August feast of the Assumption of Mary to ensure pilgrims do not arrive anyway. ‘Fr Richard Gibbons, rector at Knock, has appealed... Read More
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August 11, 2020

‘Absurd’ National Lottery loophole must be closed, says Christian group

The “absurd loophole” allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to play National Lottery games must be closed, a Christian advocacy group has said. Christian Action Research & Education’s (CARE) call comes amid speculation that the Government is considering banning under-18s from playing the National Lottery. The Sun recently reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to unveil... Read More
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August 10, 2020

Plans for Walsingham Shrine development set to be reviewed

Plans for a major re-development of the Catholic National Shrine at Walsingham in North Norfolk are to be reviewed after concerns were raised about its effect on the Grade I Listed Slipper Chapel and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on future visitor numbers and finances for the project. The Trustees of the Catholic National... Read More
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August 10, 2020

Calais migrants ‘exhausted’ and ‘scared’ as police evictions continue

Migrants living in Calais facing repeated police evictions have been left “exhausted, scared and not knowing which way to turn”, a humanitarian charity has warned. Aid workers in northern France say the forced moving on of migrants is fuelling attempts to cross the English Channel in small boats. They say recent weeks in the French... Read More
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August 9, 2020

Catholic medic admits fear over virus second wave

It will be very difficult to achieve the correct balance between tackling the Covid-19 pandemic and safeguarding the economy and healthcare, the president of the Catholic Medical Association (UK) has said. Dr Dermot Kearney added that society must not be complacent of a second wave of Covid-19.  He said that it is currently proving extremely... Read More
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August 8, 2020

Everyone has responsibility in ensuring animals don’t become extinct, says CCA

Everybody must take responsibility in ensuring that animals are not put at risk of extinction due to human activity, a Catholic animal welfare group has said. Catholic Concern for Animals’ (CCA) call came as the charity reacted with dismay to news that more and more British mammals are on the verge of extinction. The first official... Read More
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