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News – UK and Ireland
April 17, 2021

Former chaplain says Prince Philip was deeply interested in God

The former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II remembers Prince Philip as a man so deeply interested in God that he would often arrange conversations with Jewish and Muslim scholars, then put himself into the role of the Christian theologian. Gavin Ashenden, a former Anglican bishop who converted to the Catholic faith in 2019, said Prince Philip “exemplified the kind of humility and self-giving that Christianity... Read More
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April 16, 2021

Lord Alton wants world to unite in supporting Hong Kongers

Lord David Alton of Liverpool has called for an “international response” to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s “systematic destruction of Hong Kong’s freedoms”. While praising the UK on its dedicated package of support for Hong Kong citizens arriving here, the Catholic peer urged all countries to join in with “the lifeboat arrangements” to help those... Read More
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April 16, 2021

Scotland’s bishops point to Catholic issues as key to ballot

The Catholic bishops of Scotland have urged the faithful to ‘play our part’ in the forthcoming Holyrood elections by ‘putting human life and the inviolable dignity of the human person at the centre of Scotland’s politics’. In a letter addressing the country’s Catholic population ahead of the 6th May elections, the bishops note that, while... Read More
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April 15, 2021

No to vaccine passports in church, says Christian group

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been urged not to impose controversial vaccine passports on churches in England. Christian Action Research & Education (CARE) told the PM the idea was ‘antithetical to the very nature of the church’, adding in a letter that ‘the imposition of vaccine certificates on churches would be unwelcome and a fundamental... Read More
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April 14, 2021

Funeral could help royals heal ‘tension and broken relationships’

Coming together for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh could help heal any tensions between the Royal Family and the Duke of Sussex, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said. Prince Harry landed in the UK earlier this week in order to attend the funeral of his grandfather. However, his wife, Meghan, was advised not to... Read More
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April 13, 2021

Pope sends ‘heartfelt condolences’ to Queen as faith leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip

Pope Francis has offered the Queen “heartfelt condolences” for the loss of her husband, as he praised the Duke of Edinburgh for his devotion to his marriage and family. In a telegram sent by the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy Father paid tribute to Prince Philip’s “distinguished record” of public service... Read More
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April 13, 2021

Police officers express ‘deep regret’ over shutting church during Good Friday service

Police officers have said they “deeply regret” any upset caused by shutting down a Good Friday service at a Catholic church in London. Two Metropolitan Police officers attended a service at Christ the King Polish Catholic Church in Balham, south London, on Divine Mercy Sunday 11th April to address the congregation about the incident. Officers... Read More
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April 12, 2021

Bishop urges politicians to avoid inciting more violence in Northern Ireland

The Bishop of Down and Connor has urged politicians to be more careful about their language following outbreaks of violence in towns and cities across Northern Ireland. Bishop Noel Treanor has also appealed to young people “to stop engaging in disturbance and violent activity now” after more than 70 police officers have been hurt in... Read More
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April 12, 2021

Catholics call for stronger leadership on climate crisis

Catholics For Christian Climate Action are holding prayer protests outside Westminster and Cardiff cathedrals asking for stronger leadership on the climate crisis from the Catholic bishops of England and Wales. Catholics For Christian Climate Action have invited bishops and others to join them in public witness outside Westminster Cathedral today (Monday 12th April) between 12noon... Read More
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