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News – UK and Ireland
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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August 7, 2020

Warning that new Down Syndrome test is likely to see rise in abortions

The number of abortions of babies with Down Syndrome is likely to increase following a decision announced by the Government, a campaign group has warned.  People with Down Syndrome, their families and campaign groups have said they are very disappointed that a new prenatal test that is projected to lead to a profound increase in... Read More
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August 7, 2020

New migrant crossings record shows Home Office has lost control, says charity

A new record number of migrants crossing to UK shores shows that the Home Office has “lost control”, it has been claimed. At least 235 migrants made it across the dangerous waters of the English Channel on Thursday 6th August, taking advantage of calm weather. It came amid speculation that the Royal Navy could be drafted... Read More
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August 6, 2020

Legal expert body calls for draft hate crimes Bill to be reconsidered

The Faculty of Advocates has raised concerns over “unintended consequences” for freedom of speech contained within the draft hate crimes Bill. Consultation on the proposed legislation ended on 24th July and has already faced criticism from the Scottish Police Federation, the Catholic Church in Scotland and the Law Society of Scotland. The body of legal experts... Read More
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August 6, 2020

Cardinal Nichols prays for Lebanon after ‘tragedy of immense proportions’

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, offering prayers for the country following the deadly explosion in its capital. At least 137 people were killed and 5,000 injured in the explosion that shook Beirut on Tuesday 4th August. Hundreds of people have also been reported missing due to the explosion and more than 300,000... Read More
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August 5, 2020

Catholic medic warns against attacking NHS over Covid-19

While lessons must be learned, it is premature to speculate how differently the NHS and Government could have dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic, the president of the Catholic Medical Association (UK) has warned. Dr Dermot Kearney also pointed out that it is still far too early to speculate what the longer-term outcomes may be, “especially as this pandemic is... Read More
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August 5, 2020

Poorest workers hit hardest by Covid-19 pandemic

Nearly two thirds of workers in ‘deep poverty’ before the coronavirus pandemic have since been furloughed, lost their job or had their hours or pay reduced, research suggests. Some 65 per cent of 1,444 adults employed before the Covid-19 outbreak, and living on less than half of what they need to stay above the poverty... Read More
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August 4, 2020

New IRA condemned after hate campaign targets Primate of All-Ireland

The New IRA has been condemned after it launched a hate campaign against the Primate of All-Ireland. Posters targeting the Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, were put up outside St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry, only a short distance from where the terrorist group murdered Lyra McKee last year, The Sunday Life reported. The hate campaign comes only... Read More
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