Defiant priest vows to continue with Mass after police visit

A priest has vowed to keep his church open despite being warned by the police that he risked prosecution after he celebrated Mass in the presence of his parishioners. Fr PJ Hughes says he could not force people to leave Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Mullahoran while he celebrated Mass. The priest, originally from... Read More

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November 24, 2020

Cutting the UK Aid commitment is ‘unjust’ at a time when it is ‘never needed more’

The Government’s announcement on plans to slash the UK Aid budget is ‘unjust’ at a time when it is ‘never needed more’. So says Peter Waddup, National Director of The Leprosy Mission, who was one of 187 charity chief executives to sign an open letter to Boris Johnson. The letter urged the Prime Minister to reconsider cutting the... Read More

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November 20, 2020

Bishops’ statement on safeguarding

Following their plenary meeting this week, the Bishops of England and Wales have issued the following statement on safeguarding: The account given in the IICSA Report of abuse known to be inflicted on children in the Catholic Church in England and Wales in the past 50 years is shocking and overwhelming. At our meeting this... Read More

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November 19, 2020

Bishop calls on government to protect prisoners during Covid-19 second wave

The lead Catholic bishop for prisons has called on the Government to go further in protecting prisoners and staff during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Bishop Richard Moth contacted the UK Justice Secretary, Robert Buckland QC, earlier this year about the release of vulnerable prisoners who do not pose a threat to the... Read More

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November 19, 2020

Health Secretary makes Christmas care home visit pledge

All care homes will be able to allow visits before Christmas, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has pledged, amid criticism of delays in introducing visitor testing. Mr Hancock said rapid tests for visitors – currently being trialled in Devon and Cornwall – should allow rollout across England within weeks. It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson... Read More

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November 18, 2020

Hunger free future call as food bank hits record

Trussell Trust food banks handed out more than 1.2 million emergency food parcels during the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic, the charity has reported, with more than 470,000 going to children. 2,600 emergency food parcels were provided for children every day on average by food banks in the Trussell Trust’s network between 1st April and 30th September 2020. The Trust said the record-breaking figures revealed the... Read More

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November 17, 2020

Schools invited to come ‘Together’ for first National Youth Funday

After a year when so many of us have been separated from loved ones, the theme “Together” has been chosen as schools are invited to the first-ever National Youth Funday on Friday 20th November. Youth ministry teams from across England and Wales will host this exciting live-streamed event, leading young people in prayer and fun... Read More

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November 16, 2020

Faith institutions launch new wave of fossil fuel divestment

Today, 47 faith institutions from 21 countries, including nine institutions from the UK, announce their divestment from fossil fuels as a practical response to the climate emergency. Participating institutions include five Catholic religious orders in the UK, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union, two United Reformed Church Synods, local Anglican and... Read More

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November 15, 2020

Thousands call for Emmerdale to cancel Down Syndrome abortion storyline

Over 20,000 people are urging bosses at ITV soap Emmerdale to cancel a forthcoming storyline in which a couple will decide to have an abortion after they are told their baby has Down Syndrome. The soap was slammed after reports revealed that onscreen couple Laurel Thomas (played by Charlotte Bellamy) and Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) will abort... Read More

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November 15, 2020

MP calls for end to wildlife trade ahead of G20 summit

Conservative MP Sir David Amess has called for the global wildlife trade to be banned and for the G20 leaders to take decisive action to prevent future zoonotic pandemics. Speaking ahead of the G20 meeting in Saudi Arabia, which will focus on co-ordinating a global response to the Covid pandemic, Sir David warned the leaders... Read More

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Defiant priest vows to continue with Mass after police visit

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Health Secretary makes Christmas care home visit pledge

Hunger free future call as food bank hits record

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