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News – UK and Ireland
January 18, 2021

Giving food and water is basic care, says bishop amid court challenges

The Bishop of Plymouth has expressed his concern at a court’s judgement to withdraw artificial nutrition and hydration from a Catholic man in a coma. Bishop Mark O’Toole has expressed solidarity with the man’s family, who appealed to a court for him to be kept alive, saying the court’s decision “to allow for the withdrawal... Read More
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January 17, 2021

Slavery victims left in limbo by UK’s new ‘remain’ regulations

Dame Sara Thornton, the UK’s Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, has called for the issue of ‘leave to remain’ for confirmed victims to be made a priority this year. She warned that the serious risks facing survivors of modern slavery who are not granted leave to remain after being confirmed as victims could result in them becoming... Read More
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January 16, 2021

HSBC in dock over climate change policy

The Jesuits in Britain are one of 15 institutional investors with a combined US$2.4 trillion in assets under management that have filed a climate change resolution at HSBC, alongside 117 individual shareholders. The resolution, co-ordinated by responsible investment NGO ShareAction, calls on HSBC to publish a strategy and targets to reduce its exposure to fossil... Read More
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January 15, 2021

Weary flock told to dig deep to beat Covid crisis

The Bishop of Plymouth has urged his flock to “dig deep within ourselves and in our faith” during the next months.   Recognising a certain weariness in himself and in others at the recent announcement of a new national lockdown, Bishop Mark O’Toole nevertheless expressed gratitude to the Government for allowing the ongoing celebration of public... Read More
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January 14, 2021

Church leaders, politicians and Celtic pay tribute to Archbishop Tartaglia

Church leaders, politicians and Celtic football club are among those who have paid tribute to the Archbishop of Glasgow following his sudden death at the age of 70. Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, recalled the gentle, caring nature of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, while Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of... Read More
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January 14, 2021

Breaking news: Scottish bishops mourn the death of Bishop Emeritus Vincent Logan

The President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has paid tribute to Bishop Emeritus Vincent Logan, following his death at the age of 79. The Scottish Catholic Media Office announced that Bishop Logan had died today, 14th January 2021, only a day after the death of the Archbishop of Glasgow, Philip Tartaglia. Bishop Hugh Gilbert, President... Read More
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January 14, 2021

Bishop issues warning to follow all the virus rules

The Bishop of Shrewsbury has welcomed the Government’s recognition of public worship in the national lockdown as “essential” to the life of society and has urged the faithful to avoid any complacency in implementing safety measures. Bishop Mark Davies encouraged parishioners within his diocese to see the wearing of face-coverings, hand sanitising and careful social... Read More
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January 13, 2021

Breaking news: Archbishop of Glasgow dies suddenly, archdiocese announces

The Archbishop of Glasgow, Philip Tartaglia, has died suddenly at his home in Glasgow, the archdiocese has announced. He was 70 years old.  Archbishop Tartaglia, who had served as Archbishop of Glasgow since 2012, had tested positive for Covid-19 shortly after Christmas and was self-isolating at home. The cause of death is not yet clear. ... Read More
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January 13, 2021

Canon Law expert to head Church’s tribunal service

The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have appointed Dr Edward Morgan, a barrister and an internationally-respected expert in Canon Law, to oversee the establishment of a National Tribunal Service as part of wide-ranging development of Church safeguarding structures and processes. The National Tribunal Service, among the first of its kind for the Church worldwide,... Read More
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January 13, 2021

Irish inquiry: Families mistreated unmarried mums; others complicit

An Irish government commission that spent five years investigating the treatment of unmarried mothers in state-funded Church-run homes in Ireland said the blame for their “harsh treatment” rests primarily with their families, but that both the Church and state condoned this. The report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters was published on 12th January and reviewed 18 institutions from... Read More
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